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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc

LE02 ELEMOT history

LE02 ELE is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 14 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LE02 ELE black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,310 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 ELE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 ELE was last recorded at 70,310 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,294 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,310 miles
  • 2025 – 64,532 miles
  • 2024 – 60,657 miles
  • 2023 – 56,963 miles
  • 2022 – 49,861 miles
  • 2021 – 46,021 miles
  • 2020 – 45,659 miles
  • 2019 – 45,148 miles
  • 2018 – 44,507 miles
  • 2017 – 43,827 miles
  • 2016 – 42,956 miles
  • 2015 – 42,147 miles
  • 2014 – 38,837 miles
  • 2013 – 35,031 miles
  • 2012 – 31,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,310 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded where chalked (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,310 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,310 miles
    Test number
    646158018584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded where chalked (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail70,294 miles (+5,762)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,294 miles
    Test number
    118279256140
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow around the weld on the centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads 2.5mm est unable to see outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded where chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise nsf suspension unable to find issue
  3. Pass64,532 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,532 miles
    Test number
    673469090031
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail64,532 miles (+3,875)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,532 miles
    Test number
    410758238998
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn DANGEROUS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass60,657 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,657 miles
    Test number
    793376727294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,963 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,963 miles
    Test number
    850498320393
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail56,954 miles (+7,093)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,954 miles
    Test number
    137769061507
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass49,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,861 miles
    Test number
    109786671566
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail49,861 miles (+3,840)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,861 miles
    Test number
    351646546075
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass46,021 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    46,021 miles
    Test number
    425332747809
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust support weld broken
  11. Fail46,021 miles (+362)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,021 miles
    Test number
    655234412158
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust support weld broken
  12. Pass45,659 miles (+511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,659 miles
    Test number
    862290743076
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust support weld broken
  13. Pass45,148 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    45,148 miles
    Test number
    938892683354
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Fail45,134 miles (+627)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,134 miles
    Test number
    165115240322
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working
  15. Pass44,507 miles (+680)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,507 miles
    Test number
    767325310334
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  16. Pass43,827 miles (+871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,827 miles
    Test number
    276503771664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass42,956 miles (+809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,956 miles
    Test number
    318617118213
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust support weld broken
  18. Pass42,147 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,147 miles
    Test number
    167506575033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,837 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,837 miles
    Test number
    108016774053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,031 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,031 miles
    Test number
    246440803124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,904 miles
    Test number
    555662722169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE02 ELE

Does LE02 ELE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE02 ELE is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE02 ELE?
The MOT on LE02 ELE is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE02 ELE done?
LE02 ELE was recorded at 70,310 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,708 miles a year.
Has LE02 ELE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 ELE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LE02 ELE 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 LE02 ELE find?
LE02 ELE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded where chalked.

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