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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,086 cc

LB56 RUVMOT history

LB56 RUV is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 16 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,507 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RUV
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 valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RUV was last recorded at 92,507 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 5,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,339 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,168 miles
Average per year
4,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,507 miles
  • 2025 – 87,339 miles
  • 2024 – 77,188 miles
  • 2023 – 70,710 miles
  • 2022 – 62,726 miles
  • 2021 – 56,071 miles
  • 2020 – 54,211 miles
  • 2019 – 47,049 miles
  • 2018 – 40,907 miles
  • 2017 – 32,534 miles
  • 2010 – 22,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,507 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,507 miles (+5,168)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,507 miles
    Test number
    404542604522
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass87,339 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    272343077500
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail87,338 miles (+10,150)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,338 miles
    Test number
    234674301987
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust blow. (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From back box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass77,188 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,188 miles
    Test number
    911920049535
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail77,188 miles (+6,478)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,188 miles
    Test number
    431531411892
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,710 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,710 miles
    Test number
    925685030626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,703 miles (+7,977)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,703 miles
    Test number
    174327998794
    • DangerousNearside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction parking brake light (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass62,726 miles (+130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,726 miles
    Test number
    171265661412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail62,596 miles (+6,525)3 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,596 miles
    Test number
    730628014539
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass56,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,071 miles
    Test number
    378996566083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,071 miles (+1,860)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,071 miles
    Test number
    494124140067
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass54,211 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,211 miles
    Test number
    491525565936
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail54,211 miles (+7,162)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,211 miles
    Test number
    707405295384
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass47,049 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,049 miles
    Test number
    119541537688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,907 miles
    Test number
    147839427911
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail40,907 miles (+8,373)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,907 miles
    Test number
    396037023472
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass32,534 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    32,534 miles
    Test number
    966195589626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,532 miles (+10,272)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,532 miles
    Test number
    805262281231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass22,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,260 miles
    Test number
    101357450457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 RUV

Does LB56 RUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RUV is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RUV?
The MOT on LB56 RUV is valid until 27 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 RUV done?
LB56 RUV was recorded at 92,507 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,396 miles a year.
Has LB56 RUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RUV has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 RUV 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 RUV find?
LB56 RUV passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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