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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

LS59 ZWUMOT history

LS59 ZWU is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LS59 ZWU black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,386 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 ZWU
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
13 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 ZWU was last recorded at 97,386 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 8,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,383 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,003 miles
Average per year
5,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,386 miles
  • 2025 – 89,383 miles
  • 2024 – 73,891 miles
  • 2023 – 71,690 miles
  • 2021 – 70,021 miles
  • 2020 – 66,823 miles
  • 2019 – 61,377 miles
  • 2018 – 55,155 miles
  • 2017 – 49,547 miles
  • 2016 – 41,810 miles
  • 2015 – 32,216 miles
  • 2014 – 27,826 miles
  • 2013 – 24,340 miles
  • 2012 – 17,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,386 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear light cluster damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,386 miles (+8,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,386 miles
    Test number
    923338486138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,383 miles (+15,492)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,383 miles
    Test number
    909040442819
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,891 miles
    Test number
    223418543145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,891 miles (+2,201)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,891 miles
    Test number
    899976989028
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass71,690 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,690 miles
    Test number
    982451145852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail71,690 miles (+1,669)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,690 miles
    Test number
    985614253735
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass70,021 miles (+3,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,021 miles
    Test number
    333598402816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged

  8. Pass66,823 miles (+39)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,823 miles
    Test number
    369158489838
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail66,784 miles (+5,407)7 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,784 miles
    Test number
    141572103060
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass61,377 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,377 miles
    Test number
    960597320399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,155 miles (+5,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,155 miles
    Test number
    330128330788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass49,547 miles (+189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,547 miles
    Test number
    155205031013
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger not attached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes grabbing slightly
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high

  13. Fail49,358 miles (+7,548)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,358 miles
    Test number
    167202001760
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger not attached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes grabbing slightly
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high

  14. Pass41,810 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,810 miles
    Test number
    449099155970
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting hanger broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail41,705 miles (+9,489)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,705 miles
    Test number
    240543944449
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting hanger broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,216 miles (+4,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,216 miles
    Test number
    678854705282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass27,826 miles (+3,486)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,826 miles
    Test number
    125733974243
    • NoteNearside front inner cv gaiter has a slight grease leak

  18. Pass24,340 miles (+7,084)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,340 miles
    Test number
    859763473219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 3mm
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split

  19. Pass17,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,256 miles
    Test number
    119420872277
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS59 ZWU

Does LS59 ZWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 ZWU is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 ZWU?
The MOT on LS59 ZWU is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 ZWU done?
LS59 ZWU was recorded at 97,386 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 5,791 miles a year.
Has LS59 ZWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 ZWU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 ZWU 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 ZWU find?
LS59 ZWU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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