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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LU08 MEDMOT history

LU08 MED is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 10 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 46,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2025.

LU08 MED silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
46,085 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU08 MED
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU08 MED was last recorded at 46,085 miles on 30 Aug 2025, 4,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,019 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,066 miles
Average per year
2,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,085 miles
  • 2024 – 42,019 miles
  • 2023 – 34,395 miles
  • 2022 – 31,241 miles
  • 2021 – 28,671 miles
  • 2020 – 28,000 miles
  • 2019 – 26,256 miles
  • 2018 – 23,979 miles
  • 2017 – 21,930 miles
  • 2016 – 19,314 miles
  • 2015 – 16,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,085 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,085 miles (+4,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    46,085 miles
    Test number
    879932995177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass42,019 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    42,019 miles
    Test number
    542388571061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail42,015 miles (+7,620)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,015 miles
    Test number
    540950692767
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass34,395 miles (+3,154)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    34,395 miles
    Test number
    518731435218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass31,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    31,241 miles
    Test number
    308959118477
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail31,241 miles (+2,570)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,241 miles
    Test number
    314200051950
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass28,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    28,671 miles
    Test number
    367915414501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail28,671 miles (+671)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,671 miles
    Test number
    198305320766
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification not located correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass28,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    28,000 miles
    Test number
    942893338982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,000 miles (+1,744)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,000 miles
    Test number
    113283103406
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass26,256 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,256 miles
    Test number
    362569503869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,979 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,979 miles
    Test number
    720758821017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    21,930 miles
    Test number
    720871649851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail21,930 miles (+2,616)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,930 miles
    Test number
    578239891693
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass19,314 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,314 miles
    Test number
    378059076461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    16,945 miles
    Test number
    155187725160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU08 MED

Does LU08 MED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU08 MED expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU08 MED?
The MOT on LU08 MED expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU08 MED done?
LU08 MED was recorded at 46,085 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2025, an average of 2,825 miles a year.
Has LU08 MED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU08 MED has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LU08 MED 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 LU08 MED find?
LU08 MED passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to limit; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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