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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,086 cc

LP59 BUFMOT history

LP59 BUF is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LP59 BUF red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,369 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 BUF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 BUF was last recorded at 81,369 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,369 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,369 miles
  • 2024 – 68,563 miles
  • 2023 – 60,836 miles
  • 2022 – 58,157 miles
  • 2021 – 57,336 miles
  • 2020 – 56,984 miles
  • 2019 – 55,188 miles
  • 2018 – 51,327 miles
  • 2017 – 47,605 miles
  • 2016 – 44,685 miles
  • 2015 – 34,009 miles
  • 2014 – 28,233 miles
  • 2013 – 21,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,369 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,369 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,369 miles
    Test number
    647311484268
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail81,369 miles (+12,806)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,369 miles
    Test number
    702827252157
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass68,563 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,563 miles
    Test number
    526416869726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail68,563 miles (+7,727)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,563 miles
    Test number
    689358582952
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass60,836 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,836 miles
    Test number
    731029279581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,157 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,157 miles
    Test number
    246362955042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,336 miles
    Test number
    133038882455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail57,336 miles (+352)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,336 miles
    Test number
    383226814328
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass56,984 miles (+1,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,984 miles
    Test number
    235611031697
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the nearside and offside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass55,188 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,188 miles
    Test number
    156558638368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,327 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,327 miles
    Test number
    170347540740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,605 miles (+2,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,605 miles
    Test number
    502654746164
    • AdvisoryOsf and nsr tyres cracking

  13. Pass44,685 miles (+4,872)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,685 miles
    Test number
    549899342748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,813 miles (+5,804)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,813 miles
    Test number
    710212281091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,009 miles
    Test number
    657513025022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail34,009 miles (+5,776)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,009 miles
    Test number
    137573225078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass28,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,233 miles
    Test number
    327055324063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail28,233 miles (+7,039)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,233 miles
    Test number
    467325824043
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass21,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,194 miles
    Test number
    756680433022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP59 BUF

Does LP59 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 BUF is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP59 BUF?
The MOT on LP59 BUF is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP59 BUF done?
LP59 BUF was recorded at 81,369 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,686 miles a year.
Has LP59 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 BUF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LP59 BUF 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 LP59 BUF find?
LP59 BUF passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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