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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc

LB56 LGXMOT history

LB56 LGX is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
68,375 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LGX was last recorded at 68,375 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,371 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,375 miles
  • 2025 – 67,049 miles
  • 2024 – 64,730 miles
  • 2023 – 61,201 miles
  • 2022 – 57,259 miles
  • 2021 – 55,404 miles
  • 2020 – 51,999 miles
  • 2019 – 45,484 miles
  • 2018 – 45,479 miles
  • 2017 – 44,179 miles
  • 2016 – 42,012 miles
  • 2015 – 38,393 miles
  • 2014 – 31,269 miles
  • 2013 – 26,121 miles
  • 2012 – 22,697 miles
  • 2011 – 16,319 miles
  • 2010 – 11,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,375 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,375 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    68,375 miles
    Test number
    899480872269
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail68,371 miles (+1,322)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,371 miles
    Test number
    843457982729
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,049 miles (+2,319)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    67,049 miles
    Test number
    587259997746
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake recording low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass64,730 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    64,730 miles
    Test number
    540845477644
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail64,730 miles (+3,529)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,730 miles
    Test number
    357810536970
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,201 miles
    Test number
    815724835421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,201 miles (+3,942)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,201 miles
    Test number
    950900627110
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass57,259 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,259 miles
    Test number
    485157715751
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail57,259 miles (+1,855)1 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,259 miles
    Test number
    314312476472
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass55,404 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,404 miles
    Test number
    792679292696
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail55,404 miles (+3,405)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,404 miles
    Test number
    989907887395
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass51,999 miles (+6,515)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,999 miles
    Test number
    904364413370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,484 miles
    Test number
    396816034611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,484 miles (+5)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,484 miles
    Test number
    240590628383
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Fail45,479 miles (+1,300)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,479 miles
    Test number
    813137457559
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass44,179 miles (+2,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,179 miles
    Test number
    601737386595
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight bind nsr
    • AdvisorySlight bind osf

  17. Pass42,012 miles (+3,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,012 miles
    Test number
    532237547334
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront flexi snapped but exhaust still supported

  18. Pass38,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,393 miles
    Test number
    515727620502
    • Advisory165/60r14
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  19. Fail38,393 miles (+7,124)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,393 miles
    Test number
    993318944875
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • Advisory165/60r14
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass31,269 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,269 miles
    Test number
    995192974229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,203 miles (+5,082)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,203 miles
    Test number
    385609764442
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Note165/60r14

  22. Pass26,121 miles (+3,424)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,121 miles
    Test number
    376918363473
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • Note165/60r14
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished in tread
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge and on wear bars
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and on limit
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

  23. Pass22,697 miles (+1,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,697 miles
    Test number
    439276052240
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  24. Pass21,198 miles (+4,879)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,198 miles
    Test number
    149077072452
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

  25. Pass16,319 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,319 miles
    Test number
    526629581004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    11,675 miles
    Test number
    273348960055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LGX

Does LB56 LGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LGX is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LGX?
The MOT on LB56 LGX is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 LGX done?
LB56 LGX was recorded at 68,375 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,571 miles a year.
Has LB56 LGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LGX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 LGX 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 LB56 LGX find?
LB56 LGX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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