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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LA04 XRWMOT history

LA04 XRW is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 23 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

LA04 XRW orange Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2025
Mileage
72,001 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA04 XRW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA04 XRW was last recorded at 72,001 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 6,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,908 miles · 7 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
6,093 miles
Average per year
3,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,001 miles
  • 2023 – 65,908 miles
  • 2022 – 51,707 miles
  • 2021 – 50,752 miles
  • 2020 – 50,486 miles
  • 2019 – 49,903 miles
  • 2018 – 48,927 miles
  • 2017 – 48,055 miles
  • 2016 – 47,325 miles
  • 2015 – 46,412 miles
  • 2014 – 44,862 miles
  • 2013 – 43,247 miles
  • 2012 – 39,948 miles
  • 2011 – 36,930 miles
  • 2010 – 31,483 miles
  • 2009 – 23,634 miles
  • 2008 – 20,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,001 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front top strut mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,001 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    708553997030
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail72,001 miles (+6,093)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    225972395862
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass65,908 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,908 miles
    Test number
    512566310913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corroded

  4. Fail65,887 miles (+14,180)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,887 miles
    Test number
    363509034663
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper top munt (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass51,707 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    51,707 miles
    Test number
    456583007918
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail51,705 miles (+953)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,705 miles
    Test number
    398787761817
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass50,752 miles (+266)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,752 miles
    Test number
    857247672819
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass50,486 miles (+583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    50,486 miles
    Test number
    476437729984
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass49,903 miles (+976)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,903 miles
    Test number
    517510087862
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking and perished

  10. Pass48,927 miles (+872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,927 miles
    Test number
    831471902665
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass48,055 miles (+730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,055 miles
    Test number
    360786173032
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre inner sidewall split

  12. Pass47,325 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,325 miles
    Test number
    508442055669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs faces slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses deteriorating

  13. Fail47,323 miles (+911)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    488057648341
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs faces slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses deteriorating

  14. Pass46,412 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,412 miles
    Test number
    379573485036
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail46,412 miles (+1,550)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,412 miles
    Test number
    885483285016
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass44,862 miles (+1,615)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,862 miles
    Test number
    939141274026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass43,247 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,247 miles
    Test number
    649888173015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,948 miles
    Test number
    198707162487
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail39,948 miles (+3,018)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,948 miles
    Test number
    745777262081
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass36,930 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,930 miles
    Test number
    605332681064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,483 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,483 miles
    Test number
    153397460404
    • NoteO/s n/s rear pads ok at test

  22. Fail31,483 miles (+7,849)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,483 miles
    Test number
    563647360019
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s n/s rear pads ok at test

  23. Pass23,634 miles (+3,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,634 miles
    Test number
    491295179012
    • 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)

  24. Pass20,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,181 miles
    Test number
    784501198063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LA04 XRW

Does LA04 XRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA04 XRW expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA04 XRW?
The MOT on LA04 XRW expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA04 XRW done?
LA04 XRW was recorded at 72,001 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 3,175 miles a year.
Has LA04 XRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA04 XRW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LA04 XRW 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 LA04 XRW find?
LA04 XRW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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