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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LM61 YAWMOT history

LM61 YAW is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 74,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LM61 YAW blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,009 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YAW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YAW was last recorded at 74,009 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 5,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,023 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,986 miles
Average per year
5,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,009 miles
  • 2025 – 68,023 miles
  • 2024 – 64,153 miles
  • 2023 – 61,089 miles
  • 2021 – 56,832 miles
  • 2020 – 50,391 miles
  • 2019 – 45,244 miles
  • 2018 – 39,724 miles
  • 2017 – 36,720 miles
  • 2016 – 21,465 miles
  • 2015 – 13,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,009 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,009 miles (+5,986)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,009 miles
    Test number
    156763273712
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,023 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    143234481543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,153 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    64,153 miles
    Test number
    580391308483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,089 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,089 miles
    Test number
    739209560777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail61,089 miles (+4,257)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,089 miles
    Test number
    657817601748
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass56,832 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,832 miles
    Test number
    214984344320
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail56,832 miles (+6,441)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,832 miles
    Test number
    850019877247
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass50,391 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,391 miles
    Test number
    139313884398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,244 miles (+5,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,244 miles
    Test number
    621392558713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass39,724 miles (+3,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,724 miles
    Test number
    514417988216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass36,720 miles (+15,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,720 miles
    Test number
    630662387960
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass21,465 miles (+8,379)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,465 miles
    Test number
    546721541247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,086 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    13,086 miles
    Test number
    329924315118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail13,085 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,085 miles
    Test number
    896562815163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LM61 YAW

Does LM61 YAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YAW is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YAW?
The MOT on LM61 YAW is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YAW done?
LM61 YAW was recorded at 74,009 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 5,649 miles a year.
Has LM61 YAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YAW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 YAW 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 LM61 YAW find?
LM61 YAW passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front coil spring corroded both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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