
Kia Picanto
White · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc
LM59 LWSMOT history
LM59 LWS is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 26 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,028 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 97,028 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,140 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM59 LWS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 26 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM59 LWS was last recorded at 97,028 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 9,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 87,478 miles · 14 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,550 miles
- Average per year
- 6,140 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,028 miles
- 2024 – 87,478 miles
- 2023 – 79,435 miles
- 2022 – 75,368 miles
- 2021 – 73,330 miles
- 2020 – 72,649 miles
- 2019 – 71,202 miles
- 2018 – 65,799 miles
- 2017 – 57,845 miles
- 2016 – 50,971 miles
- 2015 – 43,449 miles
- 2014 – 34,513 miles
- 2013 – 25,863 miles
- 2012 – 17,076 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
18 tests since 22 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,028 miles (+9,550)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 97,028 miles
- Test number
- 977752759240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,478 miles (+8,043)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 87,478 miles
- Test number
- 386645727776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,435 miles (+4,067)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 79,435 miles
- Test number
- 735526906061
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,368 miles (+2,038)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 75,368 miles
- Test number
- 938389312761
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass73,330 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 73,330 miles
- Test number
- 609830195465
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded signs of corrosion to both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail73,330 miles (+681)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,330 miles
- Test number
- 526332256655
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded signs of corrosion to both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,649 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 72,649 miles
- Test number
- 321691208680
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail72,632 miles (+1,430)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,632 miles
- Test number
- 226885808368
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,202 miles (+5,403)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 71,202 miles
- Test number
- 471033378051
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass65,799 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 65,799 miles
- Test number
- 751089924102
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel on limit
Fail65,799 miles (+7,954)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,799 miles
- Test number
- 833948462537
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel on limit
Pass57,845 miles (+6,874)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 57,845 miles
- Test number
- 296013922286
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall perished
- AdvisoryFront disc has a lip on the inside and slightly on the outside
Pass50,971 miles (+7,522)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 50,971 miles
- Test number
- 468044306467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,449 miles (+8,936)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 43,449 miles
- Test number
- 366793893114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,513 miles (+8,650)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 34,513 miles
- Test number
- 167179884252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail25,863 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,863 miles
- Test number
- 405014693280
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass25,863 miles (+8,787)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 25,863 miles
- Test number
- 827894193207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,076 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 17,076 miles
- Test number
- 727856492213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s wiper split
- NoteVarious oil leaks
Questions about LM59 LWS
- Does LM59 LWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 LWS is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM59 LWS?
- The MOT on LM59 LWS is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM59 LWS done?
- LM59 LWS was recorded at 97,028 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 6,140 miles a year.
- Has LM59 LWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM59 LWS has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on LM59 LWS 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 LWS find?
- LM59 LWS passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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