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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LM05 VHTMOT history

LM05 VHT is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LM05 VHT silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,138 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 VHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 VHT was last recorded at 84,138 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 8,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,286 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,852 miles
Average per year
4,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,138 miles
  • 2024 – 75,286 miles
  • 2023 – 66,483 miles
  • 2022 – 59,108 miles
  • 2021 – 53,191 miles
  • 2020 – 49,304 miles
  • 2019 – 45,974 miles
  • 2018 – 42,318 miles
  • 2017 – 39,291 miles
  • 2016 – 36,639 miles
  • 2015 – 33,562 miles
  • 2014 – 30,424 miles
  • 2013 – 27,132 miles
  • 2012 – 23,495 miles
  • 2011 – 20,510 miles
  • 2010 – 16,511 miles
  • 2009 – 12,915 miles
  • 2008 – 9,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,138 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,138 miles
    Test number
    822772653686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,138 miles (+8,852)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,138 miles
    Test number
    162604149306
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass75,286 miles (+8,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,286 miles
    Test number
    589957593073
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass66,483 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,483 miles
    Test number
    186189824337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch not operating as normal

  5. Fail66,472 miles (+7,364)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,472 miles
    Test number
    674447449586
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryClutch not operating as normal

  6. Pass59,108 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    780889025829
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail59,108 miles (+5,917)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    829360689630
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass53,191 miles (+3,887)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,191 miles
    Test number
    293151665857
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass49,304 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,304 miles
    Test number
    875558908474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail49,304 miles (+3,330)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,304 miles
    Test number
    391996085396
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass45,974 miles (+3,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,974 miles
    Test number
    774298062816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass42,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    42,318 miles
    Test number
    717417793657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,307 miles (+3,016)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,307 miles
    Test number
    687568187349
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass39,291 miles (+2,652)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,291 miles
    Test number
    314479322216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes are slightly binding

  15. Pass36,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,639 miles
    Test number
    513988527587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,639 miles (+3,077)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,639 miles
    Test number
    399444639843
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass33,562 miles (+3,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,562 miles
    Test number
    358087413100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,424 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,424 miles
    Test number
    968312194139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,132 miles (+3,637)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,132 miles
    Test number
    126338403244
    • NoteUnable to inspect front / rear brake pads

  20. Pass23,495 miles (+2,985)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,495 miles
    Test number
    385933102240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre's starting to heavily wear on inner edge's cracking on sidewalls.
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass20,510 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,510 miles
    Test number
    616317701219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,511 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,511 miles
    Test number
    163178180131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,915 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    12,915 miles
    Test number
    142066599161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,410 miles
    Test number
    572188698172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 VHT

Does LM05 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 VHT is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM05 VHT?
The MOT on LM05 VHT is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 VHT done?
LM05 VHT was recorded at 84,138 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,313 miles a year.
Has LM05 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 VHT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM05 VHT 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 LM05 VHT find?
LM05 VHT passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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