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Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,086 cc

L40 LJJMOT history

L40 LJJ is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 25 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 51,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

L40 LJJ red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
51,889 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LJJ was last recorded at 51,889 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,657 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,232 miles
Average per year
2,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,889 miles
  • 2025 – 50,657 miles
  • 2024 – 47,937 miles
  • 2023 – 45,631 miles
  • 2022 – 43,392 miles
  • 2021 – 41,436 miles
  • 2020 – 39,899 miles
  • 2019 – 37,807 miles
  • 2018 – 35,696 miles
  • 2017 – 33,638 miles
  • 2016 – 31,336 miles
  • 2015 – 28,277 miles
  • 2014 – 22,309 miles
  • 2013 – 15,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,889 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all inc subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all inc subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,889 miles (+1,232)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    51,889 miles
    Test number
    602744719677
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all inc subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all inc subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass50,657 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    50,657 miles
    Test number
    971476335999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,937 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    214639445217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,631 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    45,631 miles
    Test number
    315511015657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,392 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,392 miles
    Test number
    560859321089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,436 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,436 miles
    Test number
    646178640101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,899 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    39,899 miles
    Test number
    189007108640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,898 miles (+2,091)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,898 miles
    Test number
    797547297708
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass37,807 miles (+2,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,807 miles
    Test number
    568361702734
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass35,696 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,696 miles
    Test number
    817951644405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,638 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,638 miles
    Test number
    221209932455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,336 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,336 miles
    Test number
    240262465607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,277 miles (+5,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,277 miles
    Test number
    817219445065
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Pass22,309 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    22,309 miles
    Test number
    547881554009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    15,832 miles
    Test number
    356204723095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 LJJ

Does L40 LJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LJJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LJJ?
The MOT on L40 LJJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LJJ done?
L40 LJJ was recorded at 51,889 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,760 miles a year.
Has L40 LJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LJJ has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on L40 LJJ 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 L40 LJJ find?
L40 LJJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all inc subframe; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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