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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2009 · 998 cc

LM59 WEXMOT history

LM59 WEX is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 7 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 65,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LM59 WEX white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,583 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 WEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 WEX was last recorded at 65,583 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 3,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,837 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,746 miles
Average per year
3,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,583 miles
  • 2024 – 61,837 miles
  • 2023 – 58,538 miles
  • 2022 – 56,332 miles
  • 2021 – 52,537 miles
  • 2020 – 48,917 miles
  • 2019 – 47,139 miles
  • 2018 – 44,878 miles
  • 2017 – 42,770 miles
  • 2016 – 40,920 miles
  • 2015 – 37,368 miles
  • 2014 – 33,362 miles
  • 2013 – 29,844 miles
  • 2012 – 19,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,583 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Slight lip front brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,583 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,583 miles
    Test number
    121797027583
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail65,581 miles (+3,744)3 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,581 miles
    Test number
    973570892840
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass61,837 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,837 miles
    Test number
    218381688290
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail61,837 miles (+3,299)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,837 miles
    Test number
    687961584769
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass58,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,538 miles
    Test number
    357641274645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,538 miles (+2,206)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,538 miles
    Test number
    911101431599
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass56,332 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,332 miles
    Test number
    887562569574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,537 miles (+3,620)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,537 miles
    Test number
    467077734201
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease weeping slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass48,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,917 miles
    Test number
    342561971231
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on edges
    • AdvisoryLift in both front upper strut mounts when jacked
    • AdvisorySlight lip front brake discs

  10. Fail48,917 miles (+1,778)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,917 miles
    Test number
    185575791273
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on edges
    • AdvisoryLift in both front upper strut mounts when jacked
    • AdvisorySlight lip front brake discs

  11. Pass47,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,139 miles
    Test number
    250253515493
    • AdvisorySlight lip front brake discs

  12. Fail47,139 miles (+2,261)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,139 miles
    Test number
    973347160475
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight lip front brake discs

  13. Pass44,878 miles (+2,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,878 miles
    Test number
    607380981886
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated & front bracket broken

  14. Pass42,770 miles (+1,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,770 miles
    Test number
    349135376364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is starting to perish
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak from oil filter

  15. Pass40,920 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,920 miles
    Test number
    935908556545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,368 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,368 miles
    Test number
    324865406231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,362 miles (+3,518)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,362 miles
    Test number
    115107174289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass29,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,844 miles
    Test number
    587899283203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,842 miles (+9,882)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,842 miles
    Test number
    356089683266
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  20. Pass19,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    19,960 miles
    Test number
    346703192434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM59 WEX

Does LM59 WEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 WEX is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM59 WEX?
The MOT on LM59 WEX is valid until 6 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 WEX done?
LM59 WEX was recorded at 65,583 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,501 miles a year.
Has LM59 WEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 WEX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM59 WEX 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 WEX find?
LM59 WEX passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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