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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LU54 LUVMOT history

LU54 LUV is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 13 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 70,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LU54 LUV black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,505 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU54 LUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU54 LUV was last recorded at 70,505 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 4,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,056 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,449 miles
Average per year
4,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,505 miles
  • 2025 – 66,056 miles
  • 2024 – 54,823 miles
  • 2023 – 44,760 miles
  • 2022 – 44,371 miles
  • 2021 – 43,403 miles
  • 2020 – 42,673 miles
  • 2019 – 40,543 miles
  • 2018 – 35,720 miles
  • 2017 – 30,471 miles
  • 2016 – 25,159 miles
  • 2015 – 20,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,505 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,505 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,505 miles
    Test number
    587879068141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,056 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,056 miles
    Test number
    271593427378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,945 miles (+11,122)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,945 miles
    Test number
    950403910850
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass54,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    54,823 miles
    Test number
    906203778053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail54,823 miles (+10,063)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,823 miles
    Test number
    836087882914
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass44,760 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,760 miles
    Test number
    722263729262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,371 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,371 miles
    Test number
    644686198640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,403 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,403 miles
    Test number
    891430791840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,673 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,673 miles
    Test number
    949677331795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,543 miles (+4,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,543 miles
    Test number
    811750175852
    • AdvisoryThe nearside and offside front tyres are worn on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryThe nearside front day running light is inoperative
  11. Pass35,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    157975438353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,720 miles (+5,249)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    423952304064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  13. Pass30,471 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,471 miles
    Test number
    525732697721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,159 miles
    Test number
    117915724438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,159 miles (+5,155)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,159 miles
    Test number
    252407703633
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass20,004 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,004 miles
    Test number
    441721734760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,003 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,003 miles
    Test number
    999677144187
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Questions about LU54 LUV

Does LU54 LUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU54 LUV is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU54 LUV?
The MOT on LU54 LUV is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU54 LUV done?
LU54 LUV was recorded at 70,505 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,840 miles a year.
Has LU54 LUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU54 LUV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LU54 LUV 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 LU54 LUV find?
LU54 LUV passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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