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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LP61 LMXMOT history

LP61 LMX is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 7 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 54,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2025.

LP61 LMX black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
54,981 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 LMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 LMX was last recorded at 54,981 miles on 8 Feb 2025, 6,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,894 miles · 13 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,087 miles
Average per year
3,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,981 miles
  • 2024 – 48,894 miles
  • 2023 – 46,755 miles
  • 2022 – 43,068 miles
  • 2021 – 41,588 miles
  • 2020 – 38,449 miles
  • 2019 – 34,986 miles
  • 2017 – 30,630 miles
  • 2016 – 27,679 miles
  • 2015 – 22,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,981 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,981 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,981 miles
    Test number
    872583459010
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  2. Fail54,981 miles (+6,087)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,981 miles
    Test number
    917725069596
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  3. Pass48,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    349060575429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail48,894 miles (+2,139)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    556509192411
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass46,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    46,755 miles
    Test number
    256834087999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail46,755 miles (+3,687)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,755 miles
    Test number
    348544122933
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  7. Pass43,068 miles (+1,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,068 miles
    Test number
    919095751873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass41,588 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,588 miles
    Test number
    549474660605
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail41,588 miles (+3,139)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,588 miles
    Test number
    374529511449
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass38,449 miles (+3,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,449 miles
    Test number
    555660308095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass34,986 miles (+4,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,986 miles
    Test number
    505091438573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass30,630 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,630 miles
    Test number
    563861875751
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail30,508 miles (+2,829)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,508 miles
    Test number
    701075825531
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass27,679 miles (+4,767)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,679 miles
    Test number
    734698994094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    22,912 miles
    Test number
    117143435027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 LMX

Does LP61 LMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP61 LMX expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP61 LMX?
The MOT on LP61 LMX expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP61 LMX done?
LP61 LMX was recorded at 54,981 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2025, an average of 3,201 miles a year.
Has LP61 LMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 LMX has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LP61 LMX 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 LP61 LMX find?
LP61 LMX passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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