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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2004 · 1,099 cc

LB54 VAXMOT history

LB54 VAX is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2026
Mileage
76,523 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VAX was last recorded at 76,523 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 6,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,217 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,306 miles
Average per year
3,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,523 miles
  • 2024 – 70,217 miles
  • 2022 – 64,967 miles
  • 2021 – 58,997 miles
  • 2020 – 56,832 miles
  • 2019 – 55,378 miles
  • 2018 – 52,160 miles
  • 2017 – 48,160 miles
  • 2016 – 43,547 miles
  • 2015 – 39,063 miles
  • 2014 – 34,693 miles
  • 2013 – 30,537 miles
  • 2012 – 24,962 miles
  • 2011 – 19,661 miles
  • 2010 – 17,724 miles
  • 2009 – 14,436 miles
  • 2008 – 10,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,523 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,523 miles (+6,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,523 miles
    Test number
    705704263679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass70,217 miles (+5,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,217 miles
    Test number
    355673810110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass64,967 miles (+5,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,967 miles
    Test number
    860265960161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass58,997 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,997 miles
    Test number
    621051476596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail58,971 miles (+2,139)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,971 miles
    Test number
    332311040375
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to wear on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,832 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,832 miles
    Test number
    431749176116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,378 miles (+3,218)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    185447144424
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are worn on inner edges

  8. Pass52,160 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,160 miles
    Test number
    863218874748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,160 miles (+4,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,160 miles
    Test number
    252334537796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass43,547 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,547 miles
    Test number
    885562033297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,063 miles
    Test number
    157813615221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  12. Fail39,063 miles (+4,370)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,063 miles
    Test number
    357453615452
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  13. Pass34,693 miles (+4,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,693 miles
    Test number
    846121924218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass30,537 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,537 miles
    Test number
    595128323244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on.

  15. Fail30,537 miles (+5,575)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,537 miles
    Test number
    625348523215
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on.

  16. Pass24,962 miles (+5,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,962 miles
    Test number
    936193022171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass19,661 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,661 miles
    Test number
    695501931113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,724 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,724 miles
    Test number
    614674080000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,436 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    14,436 miles
    Test number
    993405139072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,914 miles
    Test number
    312221118021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 VAX

Does LB54 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 VAX expired on 11 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VAX?
The MOT on LB54 VAX expired on 11 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 VAX done?
LB54 VAX was recorded at 76,523 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 3,827 miles a year.
Has LB54 VAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VAX has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB54 VAX 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 VAX find?
LB54 VAX passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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