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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LB56 VDCMOT history

LB56 VDC is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,016 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VDC was last recorded at 91,016 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 6,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,139 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,877 miles
Average per year
4,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,016 miles
  • 2025 – 84,139 miles
  • 2024 – 76,620 miles
  • 2023 – 73,565 miles
  • 2022 – 70,634 miles
  • 2021 – 68,116 miles
  • 2020 – 65,977 miles
  • 2019 – 64,212 miles
  • 2018 – 61,518 miles
  • 2017 – 58,018 miles
  • 2016 – 53,783 miles
  • 2015 – 49,784 miles
  • 2014 – 46,144 miles
  • 2013 – 42,436 miles
  • 2012 – 38,614 miles
  • 2011 – 35,378 miles
  • 2010 – 31,618 miles
  • 2009 – 21,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,016 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear outsills corroded
  • AdvisoryUbcc

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.

  • Front brake discs worn

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Rear brake discs pitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear brake discs slightly pitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,016 miles (+6,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,016 miles
    Test number
    262918501998
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear outsills corroded
    • AdvisoryUbcc
  2. Pass84,139 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,139 miles
    Test number
    927154798534
    • AdvisoryFront ball joints covers perished
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns weak
  3. Fail84,101 miles (+7,481)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,101 miles
    Test number
    939625680266
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Binding (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass76,620 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,620 miles
    Test number
    215886635118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,596 miles (+3,031)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,596 miles
    Test number
    984443441339
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass73,565 miles (+2,931)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,565 miles
    Test number
    641370209813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns weak
  7. Pass70,634 miles (+2,518)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,634 miles
    Test number
    613326770500
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
  8. Pass68,116 miles (+2,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,116 miles
    Test number
    297550442554
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding slightly
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
  9. Pass65,977 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,977 miles
    Test number
    959598449615
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
  10. Fail65,977 miles (+1,765)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,977 miles
    Test number
    914921024842
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
  11. Pass64,212 miles (+2,694)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,212 miles
    Test number
    829640035744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
  12. Pass61,518 miles (+3,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,518 miles
    Test number
    680145259219
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS Ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
  13. Pass58,018 miles (+4,235)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,018 miles
    Test number
    284959462467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted
  14. Pass53,783 miles (+3,999)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,783 miles
    Test number
    350898989829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted
  15. Pass49,784 miles (+3,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,784 miles
    Test number
    633998578262
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted
  16. Pass46,144 miles (+3,708)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,144 miles
    Test number
    448711754261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront brakes slightly worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteRear wheels binding slightly
  17. Pass42,436 miles (+3,822)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,436 miles
    Test number
    917935553207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perrished and damaged side wall
  18. Pass38,614 miles (+3,236)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    228493662299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount broken but system still supported
  19. Pass35,378 miles (+3,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,378 miles
    Test number
    398824861298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass31,618 miles (+10,428)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,618 miles
    Test number
    763839040242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,190 miles
    Test number
    260219059183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB56 VDC

Does LB56 VDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VDC is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VDC?
The MOT on LB56 VDC is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VDC done?
LB56 VDC was recorded at 91,016 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,062 miles a year.
Has LB56 VDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VDC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 VDC 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 VDC find?
LB56 VDC passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower engine mounting damaged but not to excess; rear outsills corroded; ubcc.

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