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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc

LM59 VCTMOT history

LM59 VCT is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 14 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

LM59 VCT red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
74,888 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 VCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 VCT was last recorded at 74,888 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,888 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,888 miles
  • 2024 – 69,035 miles
  • 2023 – 63,078 miles
  • 2022 – 55,849 miles
  • 2021 – 51,788 miles
  • 2020 – 49,690 miles
  • 2019 – 45,804 miles
  • 2018 – 42,279 miles
  • 2017 – 39,246 miles
  • 2016 – 36,243 miles
  • 2015 – 32,202 miles
  • 2014 – 25,039 miles
  • 2013 – 20,141 miles
  • 2012 – 14,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,888 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,888 miles
    Test number
    936570464312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,888 miles (+1,079)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,888 miles
    Test number
    400746957347
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass73,809 miles (+4,774)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,809 miles
    Test number
    623523338104
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mount have slight play
  4. Pass69,035 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,035 miles
    Test number
    686305522254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail69,035 miles (+5,957)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,035 miles
    Test number
    765467822184
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass63,078 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,078 miles
    Test number
    499824685607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail63,078 miles (+7,229)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,078 miles
    Test number
    557619625419
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass55,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,849 miles
    Test number
    949377707139
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail55,849 miles (+4,061)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,849 miles
    Test number
    663075397231
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass51,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,788 miles
    Test number
    245491723779
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Fail51,788 miles (+2,098)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,788 miles
    Test number
    516431011194
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass49,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,690 miles
    Test number
    219116611044
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Fail49,690 miles (+3,886)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,690 miles
    Test number
    497460618319
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bold inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass45,804 miles (+3,525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,804 miles
    Test number
    765582230880
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped / worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. Pass42,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,279 miles
    Test number
    284334484682
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
  16. Fail42,279 miles (+3,033)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,279 miles
    Test number
    912841516005
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm stepping (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
  17. Pass39,246 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,246 miles
    Test number
    559082296349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,243 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,243 miles
    Test number
    474978650080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,202 miles (+7,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,202 miles
    Test number
    899792085083
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass25,039 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,039 miles
    Test number
    737426864074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,141 miles
    Test number
    995966863070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  22. Fail20,141 miles (+5,942)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,141 miles
    Test number
    557146463098
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  23. Pass14,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,199 miles
    Test number
    696789762051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM59 VCT

Does LM59 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM59 VCT expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM59 VCT?
The MOT on LM59 VCT expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM59 VCT done?
LM59 VCT was recorded at 74,888 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 4,466 miles a year.
Has LM59 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 VCT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM59 VCT 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 VCT find?
LM59 VCT passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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