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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LB56 VKXMOT history

LB56 VKX is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,002 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VKX
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 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VKX was last recorded at 75,002 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2013: 34,252 miles, lower than 34,337 miles on 14 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,998 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,002 miles
  • 2025 – 70,915 miles
  • 2024 – 66,333 miles
  • 2023 – 60,366 miles
  • 2022 – 56,258 miles
  • 2021 – 53,995 miles
  • 2019 – 51,859 miles
  • 2018 – 50,006 miles
  • 2017 – 48,118 miles
  • 2016 – 45,970 miles
  • 2015 – 43,915 miles
  • 2014 – 42,142 miles
  • 2013 – 39,356 miles
  • 2012 – 34,337 miles
  • 2010 – 28,290 miles
  • 2009 – 23,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,002 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,002 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,002 miles
    Test number
    687734327773
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail74,998 miles (+4,083)7 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,998 miles
    Test number
    568455060849
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,915 miles (+4)8 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    668604086671
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail70,911 miles (+4,578)1 dangerous8 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,911 miles
    Test number
    345794850692
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass66,333 miles (+5,967)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,333 miles
    Test number
    326667145260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,366 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,366 miles
    Test number
    322651359226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,258 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,258 miles
    Test number
    152926272903
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail56,258 miles (+2,263)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,258 miles
    Test number
    900004451034
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass53,995 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,995 miles
    Test number
    545467208153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  10. Fail53,995 miles (+2,136)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,995 miles
    Test number
    961575425572
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  11. Pass51,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,859 miles
    Test number
    377025645676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,859 miles (+1,853)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,859 miles
    Test number
    783367815505
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass50,006 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,006 miles
    Test number
    548883137908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,118 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,118 miles
    Test number
    160601690315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,080 miles (+2,110)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,080 miles
    Test number
    938582662751
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brakes binding slightly

  16. Pass45,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,970 miles
    Test number
    668221242483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,970 miles (+2,055)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,970 miles
    Test number
    828588846665
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass43,915 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,915 miles
    Test number
    625191795148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,142 miles (+2,786)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,142 miles
    Test number
    229411894163
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is starting to crack due to age

  20. Pass39,356 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,356 miles
    Test number
    848635953197
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack on inner walls

  21. Fail39,347 miles (+65)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,347 miles
    Test number
    198334653190
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack on inner walls

  22. Fail39,282 miles (+5,030)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,282 miles
    Test number
    548280643107
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  23. Fail34,252 miles (-85)1 dangerous3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,252 miles
    Test number
    889505133121
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteO/s/f wheel trim covering valve stem

  24. Pass34,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,337 miles
    Test number
    239595532429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,305 miles (+6,015)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,305 miles
    Test number
    368255432149
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  26. Pass28,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,290 miles
    Test number
    682379120329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,288 miles (+4,409)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,288 miles
    Test number
    511109620362
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  28. Pass23,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,879 miles
    Test number
    900306239387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VKX

Does LB56 VKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VKX is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VKX?
The MOT on LB56 VKX is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VKX done?
LB56 VKX was recorded at 75,002 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,072 miles a year.
Has LB56 VKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VKX has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 VKX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 VKX find?
LB56 VKX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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