Kia logo

Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,099 cc

LG54 DXRMOT history

LG54 DXR is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 17 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

LG54 DXR blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
178,723 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,075 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LG54 DXR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LG54 DXR
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
17 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG54 DXR was last recorded at 178,723 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 2,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,235 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,488 miles
Average per year
8,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,723 miles
  • 2024 – 176,235 miles
  • 2023 – 171,238 miles
  • 2022 – 163,507 miles
  • 2021 – 156,892 miles
  • 2020 – 153,094 miles
  • 2019 – 144,380 miles
  • 2017 – 128,140 miles
  • 2016 – 121,014 miles
  • 2015 – 112,066 miles
  • 2014 – 104,560 miles
  • 2013 – 92,604 miles
  • 2012 – 85,860 miles
  • 2011 – 77,702 miles
  • 2010 – 69,293 miles
  • 2009 – 56,675 miles
  • 2008 – 47,808 miles
  • 2007 – 38,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,723 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Inner sills corroding
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryHeadlight images slightly deteriorated

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated is leaking some grease from the small fixing clip area

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,723 miles (+2,488)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    178,723 miles
    Test number
    796556133438
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight images slightly deteriorated

  2. Pass176,235 miles (+4,997)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    176,235 miles
    Test number
    837847965463
    • AdvisoryFront scuttle panel corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounts corroding
    • AdvisoryHead light images slightly deteriorated

  3. Pass171,238 miles (+7,731)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,238 miles
    Test number
    900380253172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass163,507 miles (+6,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,507 miles
    Test number
    858540537917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass156,892 miles (+3,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    156,892 miles
    Test number
    658956962530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass153,094 miles (+8,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,094 miles
    Test number
    740866658738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass144,380 miles (+48)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    144,380 miles
    Test number
    333600818747
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated is leaking some grease from the small fixing clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail144,332 miles (+16,192)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,332 miles
    Test number
    152978348506
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear silencer clamp corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated is leaking some grease from the small fixing clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass128,140 miles (+7,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    128,140 miles
    Test number
    147415725019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose perished and cracking open
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake discs badly corroded to inner faces

  10. Pass121,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,014 miles
    Test number
    498146224433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded

  11. Fail121,013 miles (+8,947)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,013 miles
    Test number
    934360488504
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded

  12. Pass112,066 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,066 miles
    Test number
    753437433173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail112,027 miles (+7,467)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,027 miles
    Test number
    545783576185
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail104,560 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,560 miles
    Test number
    807256564296
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass104,560 miles (+11,956)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,560 miles
    Test number
    828376364247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass92,604 miles (+6,744)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,604 miles
    Test number
    377556343218
    • NoteRear tyre treads getting low
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine

  17. Fail85,860 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,860 miles
    Test number
    237472942231
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass85,860 miles (+8,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,860 miles
    Test number
    259342242221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass77,702 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,702 miles
    Test number
    789720071287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,701 miles (+8,408)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,701 miles
    Test number
    568616751214
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail69,293 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,293 miles
    Test number
    411927650270
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass69,293 miles (+12,618)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,293 miles
    Test number
    841847450285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,675 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,675 miles
    Test number
    923610649246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail56,674 miles (+8,866)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,674 miles
    Test number
    553959139296
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass47,808 miles (+9,133)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,808 miles
    Test number
    674237858284
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges

  26. Pass38,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,675 miles
    Test number
    154513757260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG54 DXR

Does LG54 DXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG54 DXR expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG54 DXR?
The MOT on LG54 DXR expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG54 DXR done?
LG54 DXR was recorded at 178,723 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 8,075 miles a year.
Has LG54 DXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG54 DXR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LG54 DXR 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 LG54 DXR find?
LG54 DXR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LG54D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.