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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LD54 CLNMOT history

LD54 CLN is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

LD54 CLN blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
71,099 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD54 CLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD54 CLN was last recorded at 71,099 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,091 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,099 miles
  • 2024 – 70,594 miles
  • 2023 – 69,693 miles
  • 2022 – 67,909 miles
  • 2021 – 65,892 miles
  • 2020 – 62,920 miles
  • 2019 – 58,295 miles
  • 2018 – 53,766 miles
  • 2017 – 48,704 miles
  • 2016 – 43,555 miles
  • 2015 – 38,072 miles
  • 2014 – 32,764 miles
  • 2013 – 29,432 miles
  • 2012 – 26,396 miles
  • 2011 – 23,813 miles
  • 2010 – 21,540 miles
  • 2009 – 18,590 miles
  • 2008 – 15,631 miles
  • 2007 – 10,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,099 miles
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,099 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,099 miles
    Test number
    211465708372
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,091 miles (+497)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,091 miles
    Test number
    722069792019
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,594 miles (+901)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,594 miles
    Test number
    863391038942
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass69,693 miles (+1,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,693 miles
    Test number
    271083964743
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components slight surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,909 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,909 miles
    Test number
    455720048874
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail67,909 miles (+2,017)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,909 miles
    Test number
    343894599189
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass65,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,892 miles
    Test number
    748313614779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail65,892 miles (+2,972)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,892 miles
    Test number
    474421307505
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,920 miles (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,920 miles
    Test number
    858191889861
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front shocker top mountings

  10. Fail62,903 miles (+4,608)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,903 miles
    Test number
    187816847578
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front shocker top mountings

  11. Pass58,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    649651316157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail58,295 miles (+4,529)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    713800089668
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass53,766 miles (+5,062)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,766 miles
    Test number
    691305065867
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  14. Pass48,704 miles (+5,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,704 miles
    Test number
    411894930076
    • AdvisoryBoth rear springs coroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak of gases from rear exhaust silencer

  15. Pass43,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,555 miles
    Test number
    526513414887
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear metal brake pipe slightly coroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs slightly coroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear springs slightly coroded

  16. Fail43,554 miles (+5,482)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,554 miles
    Test number
    112093965853
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear metal brake pipe slightly coroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs slightly coroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear springs slightly coroded

  17. Pass38,072 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,072 miles
    Test number
    886478979246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,764 miles (+3,332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,764 miles
    Test number
    507114044390
    • NoteSlight binding on offside rear brake

  19. Pass29,432 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,432 miles
    Test number
    967236343346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,414 miles (+3,018)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,414 miles
    Test number
    887974023392
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass26,396 miles (+2,583)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,396 miles
    Test number
    897659312345
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  22. Pass23,813 miles (+2,273)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,813 miles
    Test number
    446308021303
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished
    • NoteNearside rear wheel binding slightly

  23. Pass21,540 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,540 miles
    Test number
    894830720395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,590 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,590 miles
    Test number
    262299009346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,631 miles (+5,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,631 miles
    Test number
    712446618362
    • 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)

  26. Pass10,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    10,036 miles
    Test number
    253433637314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD54 CLN

Does LD54 CLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD54 CLN expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD54 CLN?
The MOT on LD54 CLN expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD54 CLN done?
LD54 CLN was recorded at 71,099 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 3,438 miles a year.
Has LD54 CLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD54 CLN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD54 CLN 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 LD54 CLN find?
LD54 CLN passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: gearbox mounting defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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