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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc

LM59 LJCMOT history

LM59 LJC is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 49,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LM59 LJC blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
49,105 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 LJC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 LJC was last recorded at 49,105 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,103 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,105 miles
  • 2025 – 42,334 miles
  • 2024 – 33,943 miles
  • 2023 – 26,240 miles
  • 2022 – 18,212 miles
  • 2021 – 10,597 miles
  • 2020 – 10,473 miles
  • 2019 – 10,316 miles
  • 2018 – 10,213 miles
  • 2017 – 9,315 miles
  • 2016 – 8,413 miles
  • 2015 – 7,317 miles
  • 2014 – 7,005 miles
  • 2013 – 6,360 miles
  • 2012 – 5,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,105 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve travelRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,105 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    49,105 miles
    Test number
    981388863963
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail49,103 miles (+6,769)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    511555576741
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass42,334 miles (+8,391)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    42,334 miles
    Test number
    930107882837
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass33,943 miles (+7,703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    33,943 miles
    Test number
    862612167656
    • AdvisoryEngine oil weep
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass26,240 miles (+8,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    26,240 miles
    Test number
    839539540671
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass18,212 miles (+7,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    18,212 miles
    Test number
    727108003088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass10,597 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    10,597 miles
    Test number
    231823146927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,473 miles (+157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    10,473 miles
    Test number
    807578751925
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass10,316 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    10,316 miles
    Test number
    861284422337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    10,213 miles
    Test number
    811954029593
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding
  11. Fail10,213 miles (+898)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,213 miles
    Test number
    400270660023
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
  12. Pass9,315 miles (+902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    9,315 miles
    Test number
    768788976152
    • AdvisoryFront Lower slight corrosion at subframe/suspension arms
  13. Pass8,413 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    8,413 miles
    Test number
    595983002537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,317 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    7,317 miles
    Test number
    498980972084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,005 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    7,005 miles
    Test number
    715460594216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,360 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    6,360 miles
    Test number
    618590893205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass5,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    5,426 miles
    Test number
    527006192262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM59 LJC

Does LM59 LJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 LJC is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM59 LJC?
The MOT on LM59 LJC is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 LJC done?
LM59 LJC was recorded at 49,105 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,297 miles a year.
Has LM59 LJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 LJC has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM59 LJC 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 LM59 LJC find?
LM59 LJC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust mounting defective, and 3 more.

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