Kia logo

Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 999 cc

L4 LWXMOT history

L4 LWX is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 52,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L4 LWX black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
52,723 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,339 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L4 LWX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L4 LWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 LWX was last recorded at 52,723 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,294 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,429 miles
Average per year
3,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,723 miles
  • 2024 – 50,294 miles
  • 2023 – 47,758 miles
  • 2022 – 45,552 miles
  • 2021 – 43,804 miles
  • 2020 – 42,083 miles
  • 2019 – 40,132 miles
  • 2018 – 35,979 miles
  • 2017 – 27,676 miles
  • 2016 – 22,473 miles
  • 2015 – 17,166 miles
  • 2014 – 13,260 miles
  • 2013 – 9,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,723 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    52,723 miles
    Test number
    219899399559
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail52,723 miles (+2,429)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,723 miles
    Test number
    418603853992
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass50,294 miles (+2,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    50,294 miles
    Test number
    491705012504
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass47,758 miles (+2,206)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    47,758 miles
    Test number
    581693787527
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass45,552 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    45,552 miles
    Test number
    402918631466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    43,804 miles
    Test number
    927176717265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail43,804 miles (+1,721)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,804 miles
    Test number
    591821102313
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass42,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,083 miles
    Test number
    963661637502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,083 miles (+1,951)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,083 miles
    Test number
    281053233065
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass40,132 miles (+4,153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,132 miles
    Test number
    862783808945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  11. Pass35,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    35,979 miles
    Test number
    536132533258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,979 miles (+3,914)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,979 miles
    Test number
    522927354430
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  13. Pass32,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,065 miles
    Test number
    671309543228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,065 miles (+4,389)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,065 miles
    Test number
    665963379431
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass27,676 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    27,676 miles
    Test number
    420046569493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,473 miles (+5,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    22,473 miles
    Test number
    802380650091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight cracking to rear tyres
  17. Pass17,166 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,166 miles
    Test number
    829343125021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,260 miles (+3,513)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    13,260 miles
    Test number
    529823724046
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  19. Fail9,747 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,747 miles
    Test number
    145675323015
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass9,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    9,747 miles
    Test number
    628845923030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 LWX

Does L4 LWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 LWX is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 LWX?
The MOT on L4 LWX is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 LWX done?
L4 LWX was recorded at 52,723 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,339 miles a year.
Has L4 LWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 LWX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 LWX 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 L4 LWX find?
L4 LWX passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

Browse all L4L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.