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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LB56 VKKMOT history

LB56 VKK is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
103,019 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VKK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VKK was last recorded at 103,019 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 9,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,386 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,633 miles
Average per year
4,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,019 miles
  • 2023 – 93,386 miles
  • 2022 – 90,399 miles
  • 2021 – 79,941 miles
  • 2020 – 77,222 miles
  • 2019 – 75,037 miles
  • 2018 – 69,796 miles
  • 2017 – 65,524 miles
  • 2016 – 61,552 miles
  • 2015 – 57,249 miles
  • 2014 – 53,452 miles
  • 2013 – 49,542 miles
  • 2012 – 45,222 miles
  • 2011 – 40,618 miles
  • 2010 – 39,143 miles
  • 2009 – 27,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,019 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,019 miles (+9,633)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,019 miles
    Test number
    739580461007
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass93,386 miles (+155)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,386 miles
    Test number
    911089890609
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Fail93,231 miles (+2,832)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,231 miles
    Test number
    428265642889
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake cable has restricted free movement both sides (1.1.15 (e))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively all 4 wheels (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass90,399 miles (+10,458)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,399 miles
    Test number
    421285562191
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass79,941 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,941 miles
    Test number
    366558349245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,222 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,222 miles
    Test number
    751205103639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,037 miles (+5,241)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,037 miles
    Test number
    168782291761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear/lower inner sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrake

  8. Pass69,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,796 miles
    Test number
    334834694958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,796 miles (+4,272)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,796 miles
    Test number
    606888922962
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass65,524 miles (+3,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,524 miles
    Test number
    669763912564
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass61,552 miles (+4,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,552 miles
    Test number
    247043899761
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass57,249 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,249 miles
    Test number
    315180275068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,452 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    139427974004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,542 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,542 miles
    Test number
    729109973094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,222 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,222 miles
    Test number
    546563472055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,618 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,618 miles
    Test number
    206823371079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,143 miles (+11,888)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,143 miles
    Test number
    233176820280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,255 miles
    Test number
    463604359165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VKK

Does LB56 VKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VKK expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VKK?
The MOT on LB56 VKK expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VKK done?
LB56 VKK was recorded at 103,019 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 4,930 miles a year.
Has LB56 VKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VKK has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 VKK 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 VKK find?
LB56 VKK passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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