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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LB54 VBKMOT history

LB54 VBK is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2025
Mileage
131,321 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VBK was last recorded at 131,321 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 1,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,597 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,724 miles
Average per year
7,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,321 miles
  • 2023 – 129,597 miles
  • 2022 – 124,431 miles
  • 2021 – 118,723 miles
  • 2020 – 113,855 miles
  • 2019 – 111,606 miles
  • 2018 – 108,979 miles
  • 2017 – 106,573 miles
  • 2016 – 104,426 miles
  • 2015 – 100,972 miles
  • 2014 – 98,388 miles
  • 2013 – 94,840 miles
  • 2012 – 83,666 miles
  • 2011 – 69,690 miles
  • 2010 – 54,794 miles
  • 2009 – 41,368 miles
  • 2008 – 22,593 miles
  • 2007 – 7,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,321 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly at joint with flexible section (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mountings/ inner sills - Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,321 miles (+1,724)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,321 miles
    Test number
    743094837250
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly at joint with flexible section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mountings/ inner sills - Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass129,597 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,597 miles
    Test number
    730829921236
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at joint with flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail129,597 miles (+5,166)2 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,597 miles
    Test number
    945999045301
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at joint with flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass124,431 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,431 miles
    Test number
    777759648750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,418 miles (+5,695)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,418 miles
    Test number
    600129775854
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass118,723 miles (+4,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,723 miles
    Test number
    737054863636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass113,855 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,855 miles
    Test number
    977464904109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,606 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,606 miles
    Test number
    588696079336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,979 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,979 miles
    Test number
    342706890586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,573 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,573 miles
    Test number
    709495951166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,426 miles (+3,454)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,426 miles
    Test number
    385759277232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass100,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,972 miles
    Test number
    771278053860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail100,972 miles (+2,584)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,972 miles
    Test number
    608076087617
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass98,388 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,388 miles
    Test number
    258016914226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass94,840 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,840 miles
    Test number
    928719833239
    • NoteFront brake discs scored corroded and worn

  16. Fail94,840 miles (+11,174)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,840 miles
    Test number
    309249533206
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs scored corroded and worn
    • NoteRear brake discs scored corroded and worn

  17. Pass83,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,666 miles
    Test number
    516047132218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,666 miles (+13,976)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,666 miles
    Test number
    685966332217
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail69,690 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,690 miles
    Test number
    708555331265
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  20. Pass69,690 miles (+14,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,690 miles
    Test number
    759485831255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,794 miles (+13,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,794 miles
    Test number
    923078600236
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass41,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,368 miles
    Test number
    711861419286
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail41,368 miles (+18,775)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,368 miles
    Test number
    893071219295
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass22,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,593 miles
    Test number
    822436508291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,593 miles (+15,431)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,593 miles
    Test number
    952516508272
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass7,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    7,162 miles
    Test number
    960075517277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 VBK

Does LB54 VBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 VBK expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VBK?
The MOT on LB54 VBK expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 VBK done?
LB54 VBK was recorded at 131,321 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 7,274 miles a year.
Has LB54 VBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VBK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 VBK 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 VBK find?
LB54 VBK passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly at joint with flexible section; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 2 more.

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