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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LB54 VAHMOT history

LB54 VAH is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,595 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VAH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VAH was last recorded at 113,595 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,590 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,595 miles
  • 2024 – 113,590 miles
  • 2023 – 113,520 miles
  • 2022 – 113,396 miles
  • 2021 – 113,222 miles
  • 2020 – 112,832 miles
  • 2019 – 112,040 miles
  • 2018 – 108,264 miles
  • 2017 – 102,891 miles
  • 2016 – 96,414 miles
  • 2015 – 91,104 miles
  • 2014 – 86,551 miles
  • 2013 – 80,553 miles
  • 2011 – 61,965 miles
  • 2010 – 53,318 miles
  • 2009 – 45,506 miles
  • 2008 – 37,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,595 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,595 miles (+5)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,595 miles
    Test number
    692161614686
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass113,590 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,590 miles
    Test number
    251542270804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail113,590 miles (+70)1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,590 miles
    Test number
    851870722615
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass113,520 miles (+124)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,520 miles
    Test number
    313526041179
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,396 miles (+174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,396 miles
    Test number
    105927665751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass113,222 miles (+390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,222 miles
    Test number
    742835146073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,832 miles (+792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,832 miles
    Test number
    445134188163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,040 miles
    Test number
    514333587157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail112,037 miles (+3,773)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,037 miles
    Test number
    779099604571
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass108,264 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,264 miles
    Test number
    916080422336
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail108,264 miles (+5,373)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,264 miles
    Test number
    822564242605
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass102,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,891 miles
    Test number
    311161593466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail102,891 miles (+6,477)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,891 miles
    Test number
    526905102231
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass96,414 miles (+5,310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,414 miles
    Test number
    257136564342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake sticking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake sticking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass91,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,104 miles
    Test number
    911185328837
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail91,104 miles (+4,553)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,104 miles
    Test number
    491550986634
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass86,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    396059544313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail86,550 miles (+5,997)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,550 miles
    Test number
    125429744336
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass80,553 miles (+7,800)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,553 miles
    Test number
    739853153352
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass72,753 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,753 miles
    Test number
    357993503020
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail72,752 miles (+10,787)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,752 miles
    Test number
    217552003070
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass61,965 miles (+8,647)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,965 miles
    Test number
    666345351315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,318 miles (+7,812)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    680606350385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,506 miles (+8,504)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,506 miles
    Test number
    974756959377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,002 miles (+8,016)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,002 miles
    Test number
    282207458390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,986 miles
    Test number
    992042408057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB54 VAH

Does LB54 VAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 VAH is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VAH?
The MOT on LB54 VAH is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 VAH done?
LB54 VAH was recorded at 113,595 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,698 miles a year.
Has LB54 VAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VAH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 VAH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 VAH find?
LB54 VAH passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 8 more.

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