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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc

LB09 FAAMOT history

LB09 FAA is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 9 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
122,454 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 FAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 FAA was last recorded at 122,454 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 4,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,357 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,097 miles
Average per year
7,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,454 miles
  • 2025 – 118,357 miles
  • 2024 – 114,269 miles
  • 2023 – 109,943 miles
  • 2022 – 103,623 miles
  • 2021 – 99,635 miles
  • 2019 – 93,740 miles
  • 2018 – 87,097 miles
  • 2017 – 75,904 miles
  • 2016 – 65,544 miles
  • 2015 – 53,038 miles
  • 2014 – 42,258 miles
  • 2013 – 32,775 miles
  • 2012 – 23,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,454 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,454 miles
    Test number
    627250096661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play
  2. Fail122,454 miles (+4,097)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,454 miles
    Test number
    453456511286
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play
  3. Pass118,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,357 miles
    Test number
    919126213516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,357 miles (+4,088)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,357 miles
    Test number
    322599950727
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  5. Pass114,269 miles (+4,326)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,269 miles
    Test number
    956951743661
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible hose joint failed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass109,943 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,943 miles
    Test number
    611849659320
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  7. Fail109,941 miles (+6,318)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,941 miles
    Test number
    207127682605
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO TEST REAR SEATS & SEATBELTS DUE TO LOAD
  8. Pass103,623 miles (+3,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,623 miles
    Test number
    846233345251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass99,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,635 miles
    Test number
    987988688447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,635 miles (+5,895)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,635 miles
    Test number
    929366530205
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass93,740 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,740 miles
    Test number
    420586172951
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail93,740 miles (+6,643)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,740 miles
    Test number
    100490337003
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass87,097 miles (+11,193)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,097 miles
    Test number
    400173293777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,904 miles
    Test number
    498033136894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail75,899 miles (+10,355)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,899 miles
    Test number
    766983880670
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
  16. Pass65,544 miles (+12,506)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,544 miles
    Test number
    943597207345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,038 miles (+10,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,038 miles
    Test number
    395915275101
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  18. Pass42,258 miles (+9,483)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,258 miles
    Test number
    648480194170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,775 miles (+8,777)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,775 miles
    Test number
    208455283496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,998 miles
    Test number
    369387782144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,997 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,997 miles
    Test number
    806157282166
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB09 FAA

Does LB09 FAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 FAA is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 FAA?
The MOT on LB09 FAA is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 FAA done?
LB09 FAA was recorded at 122,454 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 7,128 miles a year.
Has LB09 FAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 FAA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 FAA 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 LB09 FAA find?
LB09 FAA passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play; offside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play.

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