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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,099 cc

LE04 DPYMOT history

LE04 DPY is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

LE04 DPY blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
89,255 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 DPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 DPY was last recorded at 89,255 miles on 18 May 2026, 14,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,337 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14,918 miles
Average per year
4,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,255 miles
  • 2025 – 74,337 miles
  • 2024 – 66,279 miles
  • 2022 – 63,259 miles
  • 2021 – 62,282 miles
  • 2019 – 54,282 miles
  • 2018 – 43,656 miles
  • 2016 – 35,397 miles
  • 2015 – 30,451 miles
  • 2014 – 14,252 miles
  • 2012 – 13,423 miles
  • 2011 – 11,923 miles
  • 2009 – 9,996 miles
  • 2008 – 8,711 miles
  • 2007 – 7,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,255 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower RADIATOR HOLDER BRACKET CORROSION
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,255 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,255 miles
    Test number
    418658701862
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower RADIATOR HOLDER BRACKET CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail89,249 miles (+14,912)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,249 miles
    Test number
    869076577599
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing BOTH SIDE (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower RADIATOR HOLDER BRACKET CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass74,337 miles (+8,058)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    698395052373
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass66,279 miles (+3,020)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,279 miles
    Test number
    359872335087
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass63,259 miles (+977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,259 miles
    Test number
    373603741433
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass62,282 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,282 miles
    Test number
    142069740582
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail62,282 miles (+8,000)2 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,282 miles
    Test number
    189161057934
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  8. Pass54,282 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,282 miles
    Test number
    274208960831
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet Secondary safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. 165/60R14. 75H. Powertrac (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade split
  9. Fail54,281 miles (+10,625)8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    812630105095
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To nearside rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded Lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded lens affecting light image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet Secondary safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. 165/60R14. 75H. Powertrac (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade split
  10. Pass43,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,656 miles
    Test number
    303315501773
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail43,656 miles (+8,259)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,656 miles
    Test number
    867567251351
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass35,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,397 miles
    Test number
    872072230119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,397 miles (+4,946)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,397 miles
    Test number
    657939615782
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  14. Pass30,451 miles (+16,199)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,451 miles
    Test number
    999352722464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,252 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    14,252 miles
    Test number
    356700624100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail13,423 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,423 miles
    Test number
    317225952268
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass13,423 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,423 miles
    Test number
    899425052260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,923 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,923 miles
    Test number
    259945151454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    9,996 miles
    Test number
    480773609336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail9,996 miles (+1,285)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,996 miles
    Test number
    471363609427
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  21. Pass8,711 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    8,711 miles
    Test number
    542599108348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    7,043 miles
    Test number
    654017447215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 DPY

Does LE04 DPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 DPY is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 DPY?
The MOT on LE04 DPY is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 DPY done?
LE04 DPY was recorded at 89,255 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 4,396 miles a year.
Has LE04 DPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 DPY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LE04 DPY 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 LE04 DPY find?
LE04 DPY passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both side; front lower radiator holder bracket corrosion; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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