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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LX54 GUKMOT history

LX54 GUK is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 13 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 50,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

LX54 GUK orange Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
50,265 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 GUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 GUK was last recorded at 50,265 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 3,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,520 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,745 miles
Average per year
2,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 50,265 miles
  • 2023 – 46,520 miles
  • 2022 – 46,510 miles
  • 2021 – 41,755 miles
  • 2020 – 36,004 miles
  • 2019 – 30,953 miles
  • 2018 – 30,491 miles
  • 2017 – 30,078 miles
  • 2016 – 27,285 miles
  • 2015 – 24,618 miles
  • 2014 – 21,426 miles
  • 2013 – 17,806 miles
  • 2012 – 15,932 miles
  • 2011 – 15,151 miles
  • 2010 – 14,021 miles
  • 2009 – 12,923 miles
  • 2008 – 11,365 miles
  • 2007 – 10,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,265 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Upper mount worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,265 miles (+3,745)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,265 miles
    Test number
    936315180413
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,520 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,520 miles
    Test number
    899394531922
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail46,510 miles (+4,755)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,510 miles
    Test number
    633217472090
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass41,755 miles (+5,751)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,755 miles
    Test number
    522811025862
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass36,004 miles (+5,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,004 miles
    Test number
    984165428861
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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))

  6. Pass30,953 miles (+462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,953 miles
    Test number
    872071658262
    • 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))

  7. Pass30,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,491 miles
    Test number
    364781702552
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre poor condition nsr tyre poor condition

  8. Fail30,491 miles (+413)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,491 miles
    Test number
    204936857655
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre poor condition nsr tyre poor condition

  9. Pass30,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,078 miles
    Test number
    312923310352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,078 miles (+2,793)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,078 miles
    Test number
    765527496746
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass27,285 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,285 miles
    Test number
    844038804265
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper mount worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wall poor condition

  12. Fail27,272 miles (+2,654)3 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,272 miles
    Test number
    727325299134
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper mount worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wall poor condition

  13. Pass24,618 miles (+3,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,618 miles
    Test number
    324633918980
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass21,426 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,426 miles
    Test number
    267472004321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,806 miles (+1,874)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    17,806 miles
    Test number
    127746803349
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass15,932 miles (+781)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    15,932 miles
    Test number
    458384722366
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass15,151 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    15,151 miles
    Test number
    525662201391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,021 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,021 miles
    Test number
    111753910305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,923 miles (+1,558)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,923 miles
    Test number
    413851929486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNsf tyre side wall damaged

  20. Pass11,365 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,365 miles
    Test number
    500556018374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    10,247 miles
    Test number
    484036847446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 GUK

Does LX54 GUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 GUK expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 GUK?
The MOT on LX54 GUK expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 GUK done?
LX54 GUK was recorded at 50,265 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 2,456 miles a year.
Has LX54 GUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 GUK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LX54 GUK 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 GUK find?
LX54 GUK passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded all; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 1 more.

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