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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc

LR09 MLXMOT history

LR09 MLX is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 18 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LR09 MLX silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,657 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 MLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 MLX was last recorded at 104,657 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 4,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,375 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,282 miles
Average per year
5,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,657 miles
  • 2024 – 100,375 miles
  • 2023 – 96,246 miles
  • 2022 – 92,332 miles
  • 2021 – 88,256 miles
  • 2020 – 84,877 miles
  • 2019 – 80,196 miles
  • 2018 – 77,650 miles
  • 2017 – 74,321 miles
  • 2016 – 66,698 miles
  • 2015 – 55,231 miles
  • 2014 – 45,683 miles
  • 2013 – 37,385 miles
  • 2012 – 28,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,657 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower Suspension and brake components corrosion but not weakened
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre valve hidden under cover so can't be inspected
  • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,657 miles (+4,282)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,657 miles
    Test number
    286536677118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension and brake components corrosion but not weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre valve hidden under cover so can't be inspected
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass100,375 miles (+4,129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,375 miles
    Test number
    905019207966
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on the edge , 165/60 R14
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,246 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,246 miles
    Test number
    128001707730
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail96,244 miles (+3,912)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,244 miles
    Test number
    908290391513
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,332 miles (+4,076)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,332 miles
    Test number
    962539588586
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,256 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,256 miles
    Test number
    429818612425
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,256 miles (+3,379)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,256 miles
    Test number
    258425805988
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,877 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,877 miles
    Test number
    615688314103
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 /60 R 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail84,877 miles (+4,681)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,877 miles
    Test number
    371516626445
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 /60 R 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,196 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,196 miles
    Test number
    375661986526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,650 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,650 miles
    Test number
    120465032889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,321 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,321 miles
    Test number
    200704156876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,698 miles (+11,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,698 miles
    Test number
    982277466670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracked on side walls
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting corroded but exhaust no insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slight damage on outer side wall(not through to the cords)

  14. Pass55,231 miles (+9,548)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,231 miles
    Test number
    165700275494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,683 miles
    Test number
    107230174407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,683 miles (+8,298)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,683 miles
    Test number
    149080974097
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass37,385 miles (+8,863)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,385 miles
    Test number
    669543063026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,522 miles
    Test number
    536190662006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 MLX

Does LR09 MLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 MLX is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 MLX?
The MOT on LR09 MLX is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 MLX done?
LR09 MLX was recorded at 104,657 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 5,564 miles a year.
Has LR09 MLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 MLX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 MLX 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 LR09 MLX find?
LR09 MLX passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front lower oil leak, but not excessive engine; lower suspension and brake components corrosion but not weakened, and 2 more.

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