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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

LS09 HMHMOT history

LS09 HMH is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LS09 HMH black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,487 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 HMH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 HMH was last recorded at 110,487 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,487 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,487 miles
  • 2025 – 103,756 miles
  • 2024 – 100,614 miles
  • 2023 – 98,030 miles
  • 2022 – 94,008 miles
  • 2021 – 92,924 miles
  • 2019 – 86,878 miles
  • 2018 – 75,730 miles
  • 2017 – 65,760 miles
  • 2016 – 56,536 miles
  • 2015 – 47,903 miles
  • 2014 – 37,518 miles
  • 2013 – 27,283 miles
  • 2012 – 16,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,487 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight lens slightly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Sump corroding

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front tyres low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,487 miles
    Test number
    534135368709
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight lens slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail110,487 miles (+6,731)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,487 miles
    Test number
    393158823644
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight lens slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass103,756 miles (+3,142)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,756 miles
    Test number
    659683424230
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass100,614 miles (+2,584)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,614 miles
    Test number
    760773667399
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass98,030 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,030 miles
    Test number
    341998102173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,008 miles (+1,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,008 miles
    Test number
    911763013269
    • AdvisoryOsf brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre perished advise to change straight away
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak
  7. Pass92,924 miles (+3)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    289232270742
    • DangerousSump corroding
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail92,921 miles (+6,043)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,921 miles
    Test number
    786460093423
    • DangerousSump corroding
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass86,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,878 miles
    Test number
    322397762081
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has a slight bind
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
  10. Fail86,878 miles (+11,148)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,878 miles
    Test number
    557386401878
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has a slight bind
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
  11. Pass75,730 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,730 miles
    Test number
    795148154927
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
  12. Fail75,714 miles (+9,954)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,714 miles
    Test number
    266911111547
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
  13. Pass65,760 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    243146774646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger bracket broken ,but system still secure
  14. Fail65,760 miles (+9,224)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    557571041739
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger bracket broken ,but system still secure
  15. Pass56,536 miles (+8,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,536 miles
    Test number
    182030150105
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f upper strut bush
  16. Pass47,903 miles (+10,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,903 miles
    Test number
    357221595027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass37,518 miles (+10,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,518 miles
    Test number
    249972294048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail27,283 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,283 miles
    Test number
    295899473042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNsf wheel damaged
  19. Pass27,283 miles (+10,439)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,283 miles
    Test number
    908769473070
    • NoteNsf wheel damaged
  20. Pass16,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,844 miles
    Test number
    806283392016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS09 HMH

Does LS09 HMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 HMH is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 HMH?
The MOT on LS09 HMH is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 HMH done?
LS09 HMH was recorded at 110,487 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 6,539 miles a year.
Has LS09 HMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 HMH has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 HMH 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 LS09 HMH find?
LS09 HMH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front headlight lens slightly loose; oil leak, but not excessive.

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