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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 998 cc

LB59 ARUMOT history

LB59 ARU is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 2 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,074 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 ARU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 ARU was last recorded at 82,074 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 7,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,994 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,080 miles
Average per year
5,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,074 miles
  • 2025 – 74,994 miles
  • 2024 – 68,549 miles
  • 2023 – 63,364 miles
  • 2022 – 57,772 miles
  • 2021 – 51,782 miles
  • 2020 – 46,379 miles
  • 2019 – 40,856 miles
  • 2018 – 35,673 miles
  • 2017 – 30,427 miles
  • 2016 – 24,506 miles
  • 2015 – 20,431 miles
  • 2014 – 17,879 miles
  • 2013 – 16,061 miles
  • 2012 – 13,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,074 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,074 miles (+7,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,074 miles
    Test number
    651338745815
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,994 miles (+6,445)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,994 miles
    Test number
    840590350576
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass68,549 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,549 miles
    Test number
    488555310906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,364 miles (+5,592)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,364 miles
    Test number
    335591760180
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass57,772 miles (+5,990)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,772 miles
    Test number
    844079686613
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass51,782 miles (+5,403)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,782 miles
    Test number
    590120551819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,379 miles (+5,523)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,379 miles
    Test number
    837870198364
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass40,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,856 miles
    Test number
    778062472210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail40,856 miles (+5,183)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,856 miles
    Test number
    346041410049
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass35,673 miles (+5,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,673 miles
    Test number
    560809228327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass30,427 miles (+5,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,427 miles
    Test number
    806696646399
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass24,506 miles (+4,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    24,506 miles
    Test number
    298183428397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass20,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,431 miles
    Test number
    439786515299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,431 miles (+2,552)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,431 miles
    Test number
    718466415257
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass17,879 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    17,879 miles
    Test number
    666708724390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    16,061 miles
    Test number
    116842633330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,061 miles (+2,266)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,061 miles
    Test number
    668482133302
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass13,795 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    13,795 miles
    Test number
    189336932372
    • Note1) tyres 155 70 13 2) wheel trims fitted
    • Note3) nail in o/s front tyre tread

Questions about LB59 ARU

Does LB59 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 ARU is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 ARU?
The MOT on LB59 ARU is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 ARU done?
LB59 ARU was recorded at 82,074 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,013 miles a year.
Has LB59 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 ARU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LB59 ARU 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 LB59 ARU find?
LB59 ARU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and weeping.

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