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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,086 cc

LB56 RVJMOT history

LB56 RVJ is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,736 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RVJ was last recorded at 89,736 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 5,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,903 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,833 miles
Average per year
4,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,736 miles
  • 2025 – 83,903 miles
  • 2024 – 80,975 miles
  • 2023 – 75,200 miles
  • 2022 – 71,771 miles
  • 2020 – 68,088 miles
  • 2019 – 63,594 miles
  • 2018 – 58,573 miles
  • 2017 – 54,623 miles
  • 2016 – 49,064 miles
  • 2015 – 41,113 miles
  • 2014 – 35,755 miles
  • 2013 – 30,452 miles
  • 2012 – 25,494 miles
  • 2011 – 22,685 miles
  • 2010 – 19,055 miles
  • 2009 – 11,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,736 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front brake binding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,736 miles (+5,833)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,736 miles
    Test number
    941860930792
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass83,903 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,903 miles
    Test number
    667856532208
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail83,902 miles (+2,927)7 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,902 miles
    Test number
    381534704263
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by axle beam trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by axle beam trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass80,975 miles (+5,775)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,975 miles
    Test number
    861209455372
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass75,200 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,200 miles
    Test number
    430888144303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,771 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,771 miles
    Test number
    805689048796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,088 miles (+4,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    979140210090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slightly tight to rotate

  8. Pass63,594 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,594 miles
    Test number
    691764365384
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front some play in strut top mount

  9. Fail63,592 miles (+5,019)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,592 miles
    Test number
    409274423201
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front some play in strut top mount
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch sticking
    • AdvisorySome oil around engine block

  10. Pass58,573 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,573 miles
    Test number
    961114913423
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wiperblade split
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail58,573 miles (+3,950)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,573 miles
    Test number
    513030566883
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wiperblade split
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust pipework rusty

  12. Pass54,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,623 miles
    Test number
    961663714869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail54,623 miles (+5,559)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,623 miles
    Test number
    860868905503
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized

  14. Pass49,064 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,064 miles
    Test number
    948880386341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to both rear brake pipes

  15. Fail49,064 miles (+7,951)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,064 miles
    Test number
    736102834022
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to both rear brake pipes

  16. Pass41,113 miles (+5,358)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,113 miles
    Test number
    278747465439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSome damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

  17. Pass35,755 miles (+5,303)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,755 miles
    Test number
    485940774132
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass30,452 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,452 miles
    Test number
    577745073197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,494 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,494 miles
    Test number
    217083072460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,685 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,685 miles
    Test number
    419982371141
    • NoteN.s.r tyre small cut in inner wall

  21. Fail22,685 miles (+3,630)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,685 miles
    Test number
    987142871155
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN.s.r tyre small cut in inner wall

  22. Pass19,055 miles (+7,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,055 miles
    Test number
    420179960141
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass11,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    11,769 miles
    Test number
    774674279186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 RVJ

Does LB56 RVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RVJ is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RVJ?
The MOT on LB56 RVJ is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 RVJ done?
LB56 RVJ was recorded at 89,736 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,669 miles a year.
Has LB56 RVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RVJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 RVJ 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 RVJ find?
LB56 RVJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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