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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

LS09 LNKMOT history

LS09 LNK is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LS09 LNK black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,938 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 LNK
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
30 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 LNK was last recorded at 78,938 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,849 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
4,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,938 miles
  • 2025 – 74,557 miles
  • 2024 – 69,983 miles
  • 2023 – 64,527 miles
  • 2022 – 59,271 miles
  • 2020 – 50,427 miles
  • 2019 – 41,442 miles
  • 2018 – 38,404 miles
  • 2017 – 36,147 miles
  • 2016 – 31,584 miles
  • 2015 – 29,812 miles
  • 2014 – 26,931 miles
  • 2013 – 24,511 miles
  • 2012 – 19,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,938 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump ?? (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,938 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,938 miles
    Test number
    435167697059
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,849 miles (+4,292)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,849 miles
    Test number
    335640353811
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,557 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,557 miles
    Test number
    552409951675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,502 miles (+4,519)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,502 miles
    Test number
    498231465002
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket corroded away

  5. Pass69,983 miles (+5,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,983 miles
    Test number
    256216242602
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass64,527 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,527 miles
    Test number
    567864605834
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail64,439 miles (+5,168)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    860701602002
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass59,271 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,271 miles
    Test number
    150659269582
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail59,271 miles (+8,844)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,271 miles
    Test number
    831490005181
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass50,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,427 miles
    Test number
    499576294694
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail50,427 miles (+8,985)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,427 miles
    Test number
    155938806087
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass41,442 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,442 miles
    Test number
    575833158207
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail41,431 miles (+3,027)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,431 miles
    Test number
    726627149040
    • MajorStop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass38,404 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    38,404 miles
    Test number
    999888688937
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front pipe metal mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Fail38,386 miles (+2,239)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,386 miles
    Test number
    929332925778
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front pipe metal mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass36,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,147 miles
    Test number
    154683487516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,147 miles (+4,563)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,147 miles
    Test number
    758646859970
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass31,584 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,584 miles
    Test number
    821376277188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,558 miles (+1,746)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,558 miles
    Test number
    354353216831
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass29,812 miles (+2,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,812 miles
    Test number
    211388461002
    • AdvisoryCentre high level stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass26,931 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,931 miles
    Test number
    595306354318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,511 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,511 miles
    Test number
    295465663343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,923 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,923 miles
    Test number
    128584803485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,033 miles
    Test number
    365040982115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 LNK

Does LS09 LNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 LNK is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 LNK?
The MOT on LS09 LNK is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 LNK done?
LS09 LNK was recorded at 78,938 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 4,414 miles a year.
Has LS09 LNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 LNK has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 LNK 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 LNK find?
LS09 LNK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive sump ??.

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