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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc

LS09 KZAMOT history

LS09 KZA is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS09 KZA red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
54,008 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 KZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 KZA was last recorded at 54,008 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,604 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,404 miles
Average per year
3,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,008 miles
  • 2025 – 49,604 miles
  • 2024 – 39,013 miles
  • 2023 – 29,893 miles
  • 2022 – 29,879 miles
  • 2021 – 27,981 miles
  • 2020 – 22,652 miles
  • 2019 – 21,664 miles
  • 2018 – 20,088 miles
  • 2017 – 19,119 miles
  • 2016 – 18,728 miles
  • 2015 – 18,321 miles
  • 2014 – 16,287 miles
  • 2013 – 14,104 miles
  • 2012 – 11,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,008 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside nearside outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Front battery terminals loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,008 miles (+4,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    54,008 miles
    Test number
    110382005954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside nearside outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  2. Pass49,604 miles (+10,591)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    49,604 miles
    Test number
    698244105249
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (metal bracket is defective) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass39,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    39,013 miles
    Test number
    754573262995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail39,010 miles (+9,117)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,010 miles
    Test number
    972386210600
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass29,893 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    29,893 miles
    Test number
    171328523918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass29,879 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    29,879 miles
    Test number
    604336015538
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front battery terminals loose
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail29,879 miles (+1,898)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,879 miles
    Test number
    563907030119
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front battery terminals loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass27,981 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    27,981 miles
    Test number
    661599111395
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail27,981 miles (+5,329)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,981 miles
    Test number
    321283117152
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass22,652 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    22,652 miles
    Test number
    106945983104
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail22,652 miles (+988)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,652 miles
    Test number
    894485604004
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass21,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    21,664 miles
    Test number
    869949090134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,664 miles (+1,576)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,664 miles
    Test number
    523948404074
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass20,088 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,088 miles
    Test number
    604892420203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail20,088 miles (+969)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,088 miles
    Test number
    264939780949
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass19,119 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    19,119 miles
    Test number
    533224454141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,728 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,728 miles
    Test number
    281640829309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,321 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,321 miles
    Test number
    257321095158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,287 miles (+2,183)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    16,287 miles
    Test number
    375038614427
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished

  20. Pass14,104 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    14,104 miles
    Test number
    485610213222
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  21. Fail14,104 miles (+2,612)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,104 miles
    Test number
    667590113293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  22. Pass11,492 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    11,492 miles
    Test number
    375223932208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about LS09 KZA

Does LS09 KZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 KZA is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 KZA?
The MOT on LS09 KZA is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 KZA done?
LS09 KZA was recorded at 54,008 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 3,013 miles a year.
Has LS09 KZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 KZA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS09 KZA 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 KZA find?
LS09 KZA passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front track rod end ball joint has slight play offside nearside outer; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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