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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,086 cc

LB56 RUUMOT history

LB56 RUU is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 16 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2025
Mileage
108,648 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RUU was last recorded at 108,648 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 6,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,886 miles · 28 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6,762 miles
Average per year
5,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,648 miles
  • 2023 – 101,886 miles
  • 2022 – 97,310 miles
  • 2021 – 96,299 miles
  • 2020 – 93,427 miles
  • 2019 – 87,556 miles
  • 2018 – 76,770 miles
  • 2017 – 66,845 miles
  • 2016 – 60,589 miles
  • 2015 – 53,329 miles
  • 2014 – 47,590 miles
  • 2013 – 41,298 miles
  • 2012 – 37,069 miles
  • 2011 – 32,315 miles
  • 2010 – 24,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,648 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,648 miles
    Test number
    909797124608
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail108,648 miles (+6,762)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,648 miles
    Test number
    171505033908
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass101,886 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,886 miles
    Test number
    841127916649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,883 miles (+4,573)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,883 miles
    Test number
    923413117612
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass97,310 miles (+15)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,310 miles
    Test number
    903020381866
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail97,295 miles (+996)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,295 miles
    Test number
    448857446815
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass96,299 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,299 miles
    Test number
    520347752438
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill next axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Fail96,297 miles (+2,870)2 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,297 miles
    Test number
    882703982764
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Air in hydraulics (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill next axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass93,427 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,427 miles
    Test number
    324302339337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,556 miles (+10,786)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,556 miles
    Test number
    847505857829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,770 miles (+9,925)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,770 miles
    Test number
    167597549920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,845 miles (+6,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,845 miles
    Test number
    120534057719
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight bind o/s/f brake
  13. Pass60,589 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,589 miles
    Test number
    944568750820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,468 miles (+7,139)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,468 miles
    Test number
    830822247242
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc discoloured/blue
  15. Pass53,329 miles (+5,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,329 miles
    Test number
    475790215099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  16. Pass47,590 miles (+6,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,590 miles
    Test number
    827324124023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  17. Pass41,298 miles (+4,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,298 miles
    Test number
    826234723061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  18. Pass37,069 miles (+4,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,069 miles
    Test number
    816143622081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
  19. Pass32,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,315 miles
    Test number
    786897951079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,314 miles (+8,041)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,314 miles
    Test number
    849947051063
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake inspection
  21. Pass24,273 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,273 miles
    Test number
    813287450026
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRusted front & rear brake discs.

Questions about LB56 RUU

Does LB56 RUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 RUU expired on 28 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RUU?
The MOT on LB56 RUU expired on 28 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 RUU done?
LB56 RUU was recorded at 108,648 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 5,851 miles a year.
Has LB56 RUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RUU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 RUU 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 RUU find?
LB56 RUU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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