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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,099 cc

LB54 VBUMOT history

LB54 VBU is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,078 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VBU was last recorded at 147,078 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2018: 18,370 miles, lower than 126,794 miles on 27 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,068 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,078 miles
  • 2024 – 146,914 miles
  • 2023 – 146,546 miles
  • 2020 – 146,247 miles
  • 2019 – 138,875 miles
  • 2018 – 18,370 miles
  • 2017 – 121,580 miles
  • 2016 – 111,652 miles
  • 2013 – 104,403 miles
  • 2012 – 96,037 miles
  • 2011 – 87,796 miles
  • 2010 – 77,373 miles
  • 2009 – 60,002 miles
  • 2008 – 42,591 miles
  • 2007 – 26,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,078 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT WORN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,078 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,078 miles
    Test number
    772709167158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail147,068 miles (+154)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,068 miles
    Test number
    975468422951
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass146,914 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    146,914 miles
    Test number
    510846459736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail146,913 miles (+367)1 dangerous1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,913 miles
    Test number
    710603768093
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass146,546 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,546 miles
    Test number
    762360599553
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail146,545 miles (+298)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,545 miles
    Test number
    567144775316
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass146,247 miles (+7,372)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,247 miles
    Test number
    528075342693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,875 miles (+120,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,875 miles
    Test number
    529704900686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator lower fitting cross member very corroded radiator not insecure

  9. Pass18,370 miles (-108,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    18,370 miles
    Test number
    298359473482
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail126,794 miles (+5,214)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,794 miles
    Test number
    237866850270
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass121,580 miles (+9,928)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    121,580 miles
    Test number
    139152616253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,652 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,652 miles
    Test number
    500277828661
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail111,643 miles (+7,240)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,643 miles
    Test number
    436582396044
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort zero reading (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass104,403 miles (+8,366)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    104,403 miles
    Test number
    508230533362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,037 miles (+8,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,037 miles
    Test number
    445751932473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass87,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    87,796 miles
    Test number
    115961141311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,796 miles (+10,423)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,796 miles
    Test number
    288806631398
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass77,373 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,373 miles
    Test number
    951139320373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • 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 Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald on edges

  19. Fail77,373 miles (+17,371)1 failure2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,373 miles
    Test number
    812669620370
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • 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 Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald on edges

  20. Pass60,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,002 miles
    Test number
    194397819386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,002 miles (+17,411)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,002 miles
    Test number
    970836419351
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass42,591 miles (+16,585)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,591 miles
    Test number
    772573618392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,006 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,006 miles
    Test number
    891817817349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,967 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,967 miles
    Test number
    813766217368
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB54 VBU

Does LB54 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 VBU is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VBU?
The MOT on LB54 VBU is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 VBU done?
LB54 VBU was recorded at 147,078 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 6,614 miles a year.
Has LB54 VBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VBU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 VBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 VBU find?
LB54 VBU passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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