Kia Picanto
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc
LM09 SSUMOT history
LM09 SSU is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 26 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 75,847 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 75,847 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,195 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM09 SSU
- 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
- 26 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM09 SSU was last recorded at 75,847 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 8,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,213 miles · 18 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,634 miles
- Average per year
- 5,195 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,847 miles
- 2025 – 67,213 miles
- 2024 – 61,269 miles
- 2023 – 57,264 miles
- 2022 – 52,898 miles
- 2021 – 46,114 miles
- 2020 – 39,338 miles
- 2019 – 33,620 miles
- 2018 – 28,030 miles
- 2017 – 20,746 miles
- 2016 – 15,546 miles
- 2015 – 11,083 miles
- 2014 – 6,244 miles
- 2013 – 2,833 miles
- 2012 – 2,250 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,847 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust corroded and weak in places
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside vehicle body damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,847 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 75,847 miles
- Test number
- 567965713856
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail75,847 miles (+8,634)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,847 miles
- Test number
- 589522446713
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass67,213 miles (+5,944)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 67,213 miles
- Test number
- 964389782710
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,269 miles (+4,005)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 61,269 miles
- Test number
- 519152119583
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass57,264 miles (+4,366)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 57,264 miles
- Test number
- 937425364678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,898 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 52,898 miles
- Test number
- 526689873682
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside vehicle body damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and weak in places
Fail52,898 miles (+6,784)4 major3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,898 miles
- Test number
- 400940864775
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside vehicle body damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and weak in places
Pass46,114 miles (+6,776)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 46,114 miles
- Test number
- 966794358814
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside vehicle body damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both rear springs corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and weak in places
Pass39,338 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 39,338 miles
- Test number
- 834949386927
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and weak in places
Fail39,338 miles (+5,718)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,338 miles
- Test number
- 569103451916
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and weak in places
Pass33,620 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 33,620 miles
- Test number
- 985916286073
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and weak in places
Fail33,620 miles (+5,590)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,620 miles
- Test number
- 465567446412
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and weak in places
Pass28,030 miles (+801)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 28,030 miles
- Test number
- 987498009987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,229 miles (+6,483)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 27,229 miles
- Test number
- 830748662000
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass20,746 miles (+5,200)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 20,746 miles
- Test number
- 205202799758
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust middle and rear bracket weld broken slightly insecure
- AdvisoryFluid weep from around power steering reservoir area
- AdvisoryHand brake lever high
Pass15,546 miles (+4,463)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 15,546 miles
- Test number
- 570301863478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,083 miles (+4,839)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 11,083 miles
- Test number
- 906553645179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,244 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 6,244 miles
- Test number
- 606215834119
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail6,244 miles (+3,411)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,244 miles
- Test number
- 935475334131
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass2,833 miles (+583)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2014
- Odometer
- 2,833 miles
- Test number
- 455147433169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 2,250 miles
- Test number
- 765687632121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM09 SSU
- Does LM09 SSU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM09 SSU is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM09 SSU?
- The MOT on LM09 SSU is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM09 SSU done?
- LM09 SSU was recorded at 75,847 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,195 miles a year.
- Has LM09 SSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM09 SSU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM09 SSU 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 LM09 SSU find?
- LM09 SSU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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