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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc

LS09 LMMMOT history

LS09 LMM is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 15 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LS09 LMM red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2026
Mileage
119,887 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 LMM
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
15 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS09 LMM was last recorded at 119,887 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 11,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,321 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,566 miles
Average per year
6,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,887 miles
  • 2025 – 108,321 miles
  • 2024 – 101,826 miles
  • 2023 – 98,077 miles
  • 2022 – 91,053 miles
  • 2021 – 82,434 miles
  • 2020 – 78,464 miles
  • 2019 – 71,481 miles
  • 2018 – 63,558 miles
  • 2017 – 55,616 miles
  • 2015 – 47,345 miles
  • 2014 – 41,467 miles
  • 2013 – 34,995 miles
  • 2012 – 31,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,887 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,887 miles (+11,566)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,887 miles
    Test number
    231091907857
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  2. Pass108,321 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,321 miles
    Test number
    670055206829
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail108,312 miles (+6,486)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,312 miles
    Test number
    708781859937
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,826 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    747210055384
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail101,826 miles (+3,749)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    924361270934
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,077 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    931434757805
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail98,077 miles (+7,024)5 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    110106083347
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing incorrect cap fitted (1.1.10 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,053 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,053 miles
    Test number
    415631900539
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail91,053 miles (+3,474)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,053 miles
    Test number
    734483837854
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,579 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,579 miles
    Test number
    222553271597
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail87,579 miles (+5,145)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,579 miles
    Test number
    547984767155
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass82,434 miles (+3,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,434 miles
    Test number
    371984737993
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass78,464 miles (+6,983)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,464 miles
    Test number
    111619540530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,481 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,481 miles
    Test number
    359321826348
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Mounting brackets snapped. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail71,481 miles (+7,923)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,481 miles
    Test number
    208240298111
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Mounting brackets snapped. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass63,558 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,558 miles
    Test number
    639451998187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail63,556 miles (+7,940)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,556 miles
    Test number
    316471603494
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass55,616 miles (+8,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,616 miles
    Test number
    360336248388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass47,345 miles (+5,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,345 miles
    Test number
    231140669226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass41,467 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,467 miles
    Test number
    975846454301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,995 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,995 miles
    Test number
    338304853311
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass34,995 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,995 miles
    Test number
    438184553430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,668 miles
    Test number
    149294213045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,668 miles (+1,063)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,668 miles
    Test number
    199070313030
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass31,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,605 miles
    Test number
    589045142129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 LMM

Does LS09 LMM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 LMM expired on 12 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 LMM?
The MOT on LS09 LMM expired on 12 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 LMM done?
LS09 LMM was recorded at 119,887 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 6,169 miles a year.
Has LS09 LMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 LMM has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 LMM 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 LMM find?
LS09 LMM failed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; stop lamp(s) all not working; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 9 more.

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