
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass74,888 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 74,888 miles
- Test number
- 936570464312
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass39,246 miles (+3,003)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 39,246 miles
- Test number
- 559082296349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,243 miles (+4,041)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 36,243 miles
- Test number
- 474978650080
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass25,039 miles (+4,898)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 25,039 miles
- Test number
- 737426864074
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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