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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

LM63 TAUMOT history

LM63 TAU is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 97,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LM63 TAU red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,793 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 TAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 TAU was last recorded at 97,793 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,738 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
5,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,793 miles
  • 2025 – 86,716 miles
  • 2024 – 82,981 miles
  • 2023 – 80,636 miles
  • 2022 – 76,321 miles
  • 2021 – 71,072 miles
  • 2020 – 64,777 miles
  • 2019 – 58,482 miles
  • 2018 – 51,027 miles
  • 2017 – 47,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,793 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met and appears to require adjustment.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,793 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    961006867236
    • 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))

  2. Fail97,738 miles (+11,022)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,738 miles
    Test number
    513538505858
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,716 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    86,716 miles
    Test number
    226113753152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail86,716 miles (+3,735)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,716 miles
    Test number
    585847763236
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass82,981 miles (+2,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,981 miles
    Test number
    211329292315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass80,636 miles (+4,315)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,636 miles
    Test number
    389598099664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass76,321 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,321 miles
    Test number
    155313411107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,072 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,072 miles
    Test number
    834503695788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,777 miles
    Test number
    550898140321
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail64,777 miles (+6,295)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,777 miles
    Test number
    894659044320
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass58,482 miles (+7,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,482 miles
    Test number
    782051614677
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass51,027 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,027 miles
    Test number
    449037829592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,904 miles
    Test number
    193779103945
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met and appears to require adjustment.

  14. Fail47,904 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,904 miles
    Test number
    490796118339
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor wiring. (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met and appears to require adjustment.

Questions about LM63 TAU

Does LM63 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 TAU is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM63 TAU?
The MOT on LM63 TAU is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 TAU done?
LM63 TAU was recorded at 97,793 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 5,459 miles a year.
Has LM63 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 TAU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LM63 TAU 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 LM63 TAU find?
LM63 TAU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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