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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc

LS59 UTJMOT history

LS59 UTJ is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 17 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LS59 UTJ red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,450 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 UTJ
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
17 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 UTJ was last recorded at 96,450 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 1,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,184 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,266 miles
Average per year
5,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,450 miles
  • 2025 – 95,184 miles
  • 2024 – 92,217 miles
  • 2023 – 86,057 miles
  • 2022 – 74,938 miles
  • 2021 – 69,494 miles
  • 2020 – 67,585 miles
  • 2019 – 64,073 miles
  • 2018 – 49,201 miles
  • 2017 – 42,684 miles
  • 2016 – 34,365 miles
  • 2015 – 26,672 miles
  • 2013 – 21,075 miles
  • 2012 – 17,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,450 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,450 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,450 miles
    Test number
    320418282550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail96,449 miles (+1,265)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,449 miles
    Test number
    802958418146
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass95,184 miles (+2,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,184 miles
    Test number
    662148970670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Pass92,217 miles (+260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,217 miles
    Test number
    233477846372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail91,957 miles (+5,900)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,957 miles
    Test number
    427714753642
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass86,057 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,057 miles
    Test number
    748843380384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail85,989 miles (+11,051)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,989 miles
    Test number
    359740753926
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass74,938 miles (+5,444)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,938 miles
    Test number
    618333050746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  9. Pass69,494 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,494 miles
    Test number
    808407126756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,585 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,585 miles
    Test number
    456898435352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,583 miles (+3,510)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,583 miles
    Test number
    593237184295
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake high
  12. Pass64,073 miles (+8,758)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,073 miles
    Test number
    820358946195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,315 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,315 miles
    Test number
    468788317851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,201 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,201 miles
    Test number
    121765873783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,684 miles (+8,319)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,684 miles
    Test number
    695621807903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,365 miles
    Test number
    728437149876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,365 miles (+7,693)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,365 miles
    Test number
    843150503762
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass26,672 miles (+5,597)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,672 miles
    Test number
    469350345009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,075 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,075 miles
    Test number
    649845073220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,520 miles
    Test number
    409535482275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 UTJ

Does LS59 UTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 UTJ is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 UTJ?
The MOT on LS59 UTJ is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 UTJ done?
LS59 UTJ was recorded at 96,450 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 5,703 miles a year.
Has LS59 UTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 UTJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 UTJ 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 LS59 UTJ find?
LS59 UTJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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