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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LX54 GUJMOT history

LX54 GUJ is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 42,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LX54 GUJ black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
42,837 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 GUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 GUJ was last recorded at 42,837 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,836 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,837 miles
  • 2025 – 41,305 miles
  • 2024 – 40,134 miles
  • 2023 – 39,167 miles
  • 2022 – 38,255 miles
  • 2021 – 38,022 miles
  • 2020 – 37,940 miles
  • 2019 – 37,710 miles
  • 2018 – 37,088 miles
  • 2016 – 35,941 miles
  • 2015 – 34,103 miles
  • 2014 – 31,077 miles
  • 2013 – 27,270 miles
  • 2012 – 23,875 miles
  • 2011 – 21,513 miles
  • 2010 – 18,964 miles
  • 2009 – 15,446 miles
  • 2008 – 12,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,837 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))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.

  • Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Secondary catch not working as intended

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,837 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    42,837 miles
    Test number
    824013896856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail42,836 miles (+1,531)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,836 miles
    Test number
    594814766909
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass41,305 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    41,305 miles
    Test number
    735694694524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,134 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,134 miles
    Test number
    557794542042
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Secondary catch not working as intended (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail40,132 miles (+965)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,132 miles
    Test number
    373623053435
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Incorrect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Secondary catch not working as intended (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass39,167 miles (+912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    39,167 miles
    Test number
    951112868078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front frosted headlight lens

  7. Pass38,255 miles (+233)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    38,255 miles
    Test number
    810855514027
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass38,022 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    38,022 miles
    Test number
    130081326820
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four of them are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail38,021 miles (+81)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,021 miles
    Test number
    283984524580
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four of them are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass37,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    37,940 miles
    Test number
    853058169393
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight is deteriating & starting to effect beam image

  11. Fail37,940 miles (+230)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,940 miles
    Test number
    789516101600
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight is deteriating & starting to effect beam image

  12. Pass37,710 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    369383462464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,088 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,088 miles
    Test number
    148639131464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge

  14. Fail37,086 miles (+1,145)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,086 miles
    Test number
    837282436591
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge

  15. Pass35,941 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,941 miles
    Test number
    342931999768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,103 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,103 miles
    Test number
    799250555119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,077 miles
    Test number
    576985114192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,077 miles (+3,807)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,077 miles
    Test number
    218074614177
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Fail27,270 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,270 miles
    Test number
    319815613199
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass27,270 miles (+3,395)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,270 miles
    Test number
    946875613108
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass23,875 miles (+2,362)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,875 miles
    Test number
    117627212140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNsr tyre side wall cracked

  22. Pass21,513 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,513 miles
    Test number
    167371311110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,964 miles
    Test number
    564777510125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,964 miles (+3,518)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,964 miles
    Test number
    132327410155
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass15,446 miles (+3,341)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,446 miles
    Test number
    293267399039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf tyre side wall damaged

  26. Pass12,105 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,105 miles
    Test number
    824910948157
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteCut on side wall on n/s/f tyre

Questions about LX54 GUJ

Does LX54 GUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 GUJ is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 GUJ?
The MOT on LX54 GUJ is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 GUJ done?
LX54 GUJ was recorded at 42,837 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 1,678 miles a year.
Has LX54 GUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 GUJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX54 GUJ 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 LX54 GUJ find?
LX54 GUJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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