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Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

LG13 XECMOT history

LG13 XEC is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 19 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 57,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LG13 XEC silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,352 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 XEC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 XEC was last recorded at 57,352 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,350 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,352 miles
  • 2025 – 56,535 miles
  • 2024 – 46,131 miles
  • 2023 – 42,636 miles
  • 2022 – 40,003 miles
  • 2021 – 36,952 miles
  • 2020 – 31,347 miles
  • 2019 – 28,589 miles
  • 2018 – 22,255 miles
  • 2017 – 19,007 miles
  • 2016 – 15,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,352 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront subframe covered in schutzRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle covered in schutzRecorded 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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,352 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,352 miles
    Test number
    645538988848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe covered in schutz
    • AdvisoryRear axle covered in schutz
  2. Fail57,350 miles (+815)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,350 miles
    Test number
    661490290218
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe covered in schutz
    • AdvisoryRear axle covered in schutz
  3. Pass56,535 miles (+72)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    56,535 miles
    Test number
    370507716556
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryOil sump corroded
  4. Fail56,463 miles (+10,332)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,463 miles
    Test number
    465522221258
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass46,131 miles (+3,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    46,131 miles
    Test number
    379468460335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded
  6. Pass42,636 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    42,636 miles
    Test number
    587390085340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,634 miles (+2,631)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,634 miles
    Test number
    118825442535
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Day time running light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass40,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    40,003 miles
    Test number
    948360437987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,003 miles (+3,051)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,003 miles
    Test number
    357394594199
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass36,952 miles (+5,605)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    36,952 miles
    Test number
    172380539280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    31,347 miles
    Test number
    129857981167
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail31,346 miles (+2,757)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,346 miles
    Test number
    116633928917
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass28,589 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,589 miles
    Test number
    900884731262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,255 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,255 miles
    Test number
    496278232207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,007 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,007 miles
    Test number
    319677981186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    15,274 miles
    Test number
    832732778986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 XEC

Does LG13 XEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 XEC is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 XEC?
The MOT on LG13 XEC is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 XEC done?
LG13 XEC was recorded at 57,352 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,326 miles a year.
Has LG13 XEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 XEC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 XEC 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 LG13 XEC find?
LG13 XEC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front subframe covered in schutz, and 1 more.

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