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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc

LS09 FWLMOT history

LS09 FWL is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LS09 FWL blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
107,264 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 FWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 FWL was last recorded at 107,264 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 2,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2022: 97,249 miles, lower than 932,010 miles on 21 Oct 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,733 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,531 miles
Average per year
4,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,264 miles
  • 2024 – 104,733 miles
  • 2023 – 101,749 miles
  • 2022 – 97,253 miles
  • 2021 – 932,010 miles
  • 2020 – 88,718 miles
  • 2019 – 85,847 miles
  • 2018 – 85,596 miles
  • 2017 – 83,730 miles
  • 2016 – 73,928 miles
  • 2015 – 64,866 miles
  • 2014 – 57,057 miles
  • 2013 – 48,199 miles
  • 2012 – 47,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,264 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,264 miles5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    107,264 miles
    Test number
    746205915292
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail107,264 miles (+2,531)1 repaired5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,264 miles
    Test number
    324323563962
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device ineffective Seized (3.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,733 miles (+11)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    986427889612
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail104,722 miles (+2,973)2 dangerous2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,722 miles
    Test number
    950165060877
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass101,749 miles (+4,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,749 miles
    Test number
    709925330174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass97,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,253 miles
    Test number
    132758643687
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail97,249 miles (-834,761)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,249 miles
    Test number
    103378300568
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass932,010 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    932,010 miles
    Test number
    879934521794
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail93,209 miles (+4,491)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,209 miles
    Test number
    881619896228
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass88,718 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,718 miles
    Test number
    144962596299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  11. Fail88,701 miles (+26)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,701 miles
    Test number
    311003251895
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  12. Fail88,675 miles (+2,828)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,675 miles
    Test number
    589132427027
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass85,847 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    85,847 miles
    Test number
    602760684267
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail85,847 miles (+251)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,847 miles
    Test number
    815221531240
    • DangerousLower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass85,596 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,596 miles
    Test number
    883291909852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,730 miles (+9,802)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,730 miles
    Test number
    239581441434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,928 miles (+9,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,928 miles
    Test number
    732136602958
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting broken

  18. Pass64,866 miles (+7,809)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,866 miles
    Test number
    178581845423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,057 miles
    Test number
    827346434067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,057 miles (+8,858)2 failures4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,057 miles
    Test number
    487996134021
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass48,199 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    797152943063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,184 miles
    Test number
    509717962006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 FWL

Does LS09 FWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 FWL is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS09 FWL?
The MOT on LS09 FWL is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 FWL done?
LS09 FWL was recorded at 107,264 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,397 miles a year.
Has LS09 FWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 FWL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 FWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 FWL find?
LS09 FWL passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 5 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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