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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,086 cc

LB56 RVRMOT history

LB56 RVR is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,350 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RVR
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 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RVR was last recorded at 84,350 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 2,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,918 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,432 miles
Average per year
4,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,350 miles
  • 2023 – 78,218 miles
  • 2022 – 70,187 miles
  • 2021 – 70,173 miles
  • 2020 – 66,149 miles
  • 2019 – 60,249 miles
  • 2018 – 55,894 miles
  • 2017 – 50,047 miles
  • 2016 – 43,978 miles
  • 2015 – 41,994 miles
  • 2014 – 38,879 miles
  • 2013 – 34,070 miles
  • 2012 – 29,667 miles
  • 2011 – 23,581 miles
  • 2010 – 19,626 miles
  • 2009 – 16,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,350 miles
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,350 miles (+2,432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,350 miles
    Test number
    774037359436
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass81,918 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,918 miles
    Test number
    110105285915
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail81,902 miles (+3,684)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,902 miles
    Test number
    377369154450
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass78,218 miles (+3,801)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    972513057760
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,417 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,417 miles
    Test number
    473530322546
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail74,417 miles (+4,230)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,417 miles
    Test number
    389971954814
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,187 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,187 miles
    Test number
    348963654181
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail70,173 miles (+4,024)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,173 miles
    Test number
    626444276553
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass66,149 miles (+150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,149 miles
    Test number
    201211936348
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all wheel rims distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail65,999 miles (+5,750)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,999 miles
    Test number
    844990236801
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp rusted /exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished /small splits in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all wheel rims distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass60,249 miles (+4,355)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,249 miles
    Test number
    807234083959
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass55,894 miles (+5,847)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,894 miles
    Test number
    660953800807
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass50,047 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,047 miles
    Test number
    503674590250
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn

  14. Fail49,972 miles (+5,994)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,972 miles
    Test number
    128147951343
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

  15. Pass43,978 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,978 miles
    Test number
    559417150702
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre

  16. Fail43,978 miles (+1,984)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,978 miles
    Test number
    273397907065
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre

  17. Pass41,994 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,994 miles
    Test number
    267855535198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,879 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,879 miles
    Test number
    825165834187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,070 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,070 miles
    Test number
    936519373042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,667 miles
    Test number
    506134342103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail29,667 miles (+6,086)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,667 miles
    Test number
    608474742158
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass23,581 miles (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,581 miles
    Test number
    416908241005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,626 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,626 miles
    Test number
    551170060162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,166 miles
    Test number
    262216709380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 RVR

Does LB56 RVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RVR is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RVR?
The MOT on LB56 RVR is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 RVR done?
LB56 RVR was recorded at 84,350 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,233 miles a year.
Has LB56 RVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RVR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 RVR 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 RVR find?
LB56 RVR passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts have play; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, and 1 more.

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