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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,086 cc

LM60 YLUMOT history

LM60 YLU is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 29 Jan 2011. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

LM60 YLU blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
119,206 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM60 YLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM60 YLU was last recorded at 119,206 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 4,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,506 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,700 miles
Average per year
8,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,206 miles
  • 2025 – 114,506 miles
  • 2024 – 107,159 miles
  • 2023 – 95,732 miles
  • 2022 – 92,603 miles
  • 2021 – 87,386 miles
  • 2020 – 82,752 miles
  • 2019 – 67,809 miles
  • 2018 – 54,276 miles
  • 2017 – 42,669 miles
  • 2016 – 34,220 miles
  • 2015 – 26,924 miles
  • 2014 – 16,728 miles
  • 2013 – 15,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,206 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BORDERLINE - benefit given (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer contacting coil spring
  • AdvisoryEngine sump pourus

What MOT failures 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.

  • Under-body panels fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides suspension arm rear bushes cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge, damaged and perished outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge, damaged and perished outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,206 miles (+4,700)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,206 miles
    Test number
    181357934814
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BORDERLINE - benefit given (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer contacting coil spring
    • AdvisoryEngine sump pourus

  2. Pass114,506 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,506 miles
    Test number
    789654672837
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides suspension arm rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge, damaged and perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge, damaged and perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Fail114,506 miles (+7,347)4 major1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,506 miles
    Test number
    479544493849
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.205 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides suspension arm rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge, damaged and perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge, damaged and perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass107,159 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,159 miles
    Test number
    525282589338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,155 miles (+11,423)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,155 miles
    Test number
    183153918285
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,732 miles (+3,129)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    144732093748
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass92,603 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,603 miles
    Test number
    954675090153
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail92,603 miles (+5,217)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,603 miles
    Test number
    701598415262
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass87,386 miles (+4,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,386 miles
    Test number
    179938182185
    • AdvisoryUnder-body panels fitted

  10. Pass82,752 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,752 miles
    Test number
    509895970181
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter pipe bracket broken
    • AdvisoryUnder-body panels fitted

  11. Fail82,750 miles (+14,941)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,750 miles
    Test number
    534488570972
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter pipe bracket broken
    • AdvisoryUnder-body panels fitted

  12. Pass67,809 miles (+13,533)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,809 miles
    Test number
    268527589589
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake lever on caliper slightly on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body panels fitted

  13. Pass54,276 miles (+11,607)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    124875426508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,669 miles (+8,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,669 miles
    Test number
    979938317574
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass34,220 miles (+7,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,220 miles
    Test number
    675334211910
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished & starting to split in tread area..

  16. Pass26,924 miles (+10,196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,924 miles
    Test number
    108809045162
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished & starting to split

  17. Pass16,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    16,728 miles
    Test number
    455341474157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail16,728 miles (+746)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,728 miles
    Test number
    975230174185
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass15,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,982 miles
    Test number
    437964443484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM60 YLU

Does LM60 YLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM60 YLU expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM60 YLU?
The MOT on LM60 YLU expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM60 YLU done?
LM60 YLU was recorded at 119,206 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 8,155 miles a year.
Has LM60 YLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM60 YLU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM60 YLU 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 LM60 YLU find?
LM60 YLU failed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; offside front position lamp not working; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 7 more.

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