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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

V729 LBMMOT history

V729 LBM is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 20 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

V729 LBM red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
90,543 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V729 LBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V729 LBM was last recorded at 90,543 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,527 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,543 miles
  • 2025 – 84,478 miles
  • 2024 – 76,340 miles
  • 2023 – 65,301 miles
  • 2022 – 52,695 miles
  • 2021 – 48,207 miles
  • 2020 – 44,008 miles
  • 2019 – 37,463 miles
  • 2018 – 34,980 miles
  • 2017 – 33,964 miles
  • 2016 – 33,399 miles
  • 2015 – 32,508 miles
  • 2014 – 31,448 miles
  • 2013 – 29,893 miles
  • 2012 – 28,501 miles
  • 2011 – 27,480 miles
  • 2010 – 25,841 miles
  • 2009 – 24,710 miles
  • 2008 – 23,254 miles
  • 2007 – 21,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,543 miles

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S headlight lenses hazing over but still provides an image (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,543 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    90,543 miles
    Test number
    935797241386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,527 miles (+6,049)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,527 miles
    Test number
    778043215562
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass84,478 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,478 miles
    Test number
    982396163322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail84,476 miles (+8,136)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,476 miles
    Test number
    375524302229
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,340 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,340 miles
    Test number
    286071584715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,280 miles (+10,979)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,280 miles
    Test number
    963613439316
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass65,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,301 miles
    Test number
    150083229853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,288 miles (+12,593)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    361681880218
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass52,695 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    52,695 miles
    Test number
    687505891412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,207 miles (+4,199)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    48,207 miles
    Test number
    559499050989
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass44,008 miles (+6,545)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    44,008 miles
    Test number
    711350167830
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass37,463 miles (+2,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,463 miles
    Test number
    606785284196
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass34,980 miles (+1,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,980 miles
    Test number
    707151365939
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass33,964 miles (+565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,964 miles
    Test number
    691206551021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass33,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,399 miles
    Test number
    747210348822
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S headlight lenses hazing over but still provides an image (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail33,399 miles (+891)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,399 miles
    Test number
    256583822966
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S headlight lenses hazing over but still provides an image (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass32,508 miles (+1,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,508 miles
    Test number
    789133905274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass31,448 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,448 miles
    Test number
    908004804225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,893 miles (+1,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,893 miles
    Test number
    835606193199
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass28,501 miles (+1,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,501 miles
    Test number
    707816102259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass27,480 miles (+1,639)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,480 miles
    Test number
    798108301292
    • NoteFront headlights slightly faded.
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f top suspension mount.

  22. Pass25,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,841 miles
    Test number
    520101710247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,841 miles (+1,131)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,841 miles
    Test number
    513541610266
    • 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)

  24. Pass24,710 miles (+1,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,710 miles
    Test number
    702732919297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass23,254 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,254 miles
    Test number
    520214818290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,962 miles
    Test number
    463651617290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V729 LBM

Does V729 LBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V729 LBM is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V729 LBM?
The MOT on V729 LBM is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V729 LBM done?
V729 LBM was recorded at 90,543 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,632 miles a year.
Has V729 LBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V729 LBM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V729 LBM 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 V729 LBM find?
V729 LBM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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