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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LX54 KWEMOT history

LX54 KWE is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 21 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 45,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.

LX54 KWE orange Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2025
Mileage
45,358 mi
At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 KWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 KWE was last recorded at 45,358 miles on 29 Feb 2024, 5,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,356 miles · 21 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,002 miles
Average per year
2,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 45,358 miles
  • 2023 – 40,356 miles
  • 2022 – 38,228 miles
  • 2021 – 32,279 miles
  • 2020 – 31,975 miles
  • 2019 – 28,852 miles
  • 2018 – 25,949 miles
  • 2017 – 24,285 miles
  • 2016 – 23,420 miles
  • 2015 – 22,012 miles
  • 2014 – 19,282 miles
  • 2013 – 18,050 miles
  • 2012 – 16,866 miles
  • 2011 – 15,585 miles
  • 2010 – 14,657 miles
  • 2009 – 12,886 miles
  • 2008 – 10,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,358 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear both brake flexi metal pipe corroded slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak at oil filter due to corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,358 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    45,358 miles
    Test number
    614123837645
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail45,356 miles (+5,000)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,356 miles
    Test number
    713034644110
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass40,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,356 miles
    Test number
    839383143008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail40,356 miles (+2,128)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,356 miles
    Test number
    529439003210
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass38,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,228 miles
    Test number
    306934957031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail38,228 miles (+5,949)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,228 miles
    Test number
    892967237641
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass32,279 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,279 miles
    Test number
    128719340193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail32,279 miles (+304)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,279 miles
    Test number
    739933863317
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass31,975 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,975 miles
    Test number
    892800920318
    • AdvisoryRear both brake flexi metal pipe corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak at oil filter due to corrosion

  10. Fail31,962 miles (+3,110)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,962 miles
    Test number
    795701047392
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake flexi metal pipe corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak at oil filter due to corrosion

  11. Pass28,852 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,852 miles
    Test number
    706338469727
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail28,850 miles (+2,901)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,850 miles
    Test number
    693764504381
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass25,949 miles (+1,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,949 miles
    Test number
    803027319601
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass24,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,285 miles
    Test number
    735790749485
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail24,285 miles (+865)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,285 miles
    Test number
    945358322162
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass23,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,420 miles
    Test number
    604624150237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail23,420 miles (+1,408)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,420 miles
    Test number
    808873226185
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass22,012 miles (+2,730)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,012 miles
    Test number
    579798255032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut outer sidewall offside front tyre

  19. Pass19,282 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,282 miles
    Test number
    116638054402
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

  20. Fail19,282 miles (+1,232)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,282 miles
    Test number
    805278354033
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

  21. Pass18,050 miles (+1,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,050 miles
    Test number
    587411153029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass16,866 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,866 miles
    Test number
    185750762083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,585 miles (+928)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,585 miles
    Test number
    129243151460
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  24. Pass14,657 miles (+1,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,657 miles
    Test number
    904019250008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass12,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    12,886 miles
    Test number
    232914959015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail12,886 miles (+2,605)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,886 miles
    Test number
    773013659018
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass10,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,281 miles
    Test number
    843093168020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 KWE

Does LX54 KWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 KWE expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 KWE?
The MOT on LX54 KWE expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 KWE done?
LX54 KWE was recorded at 45,358 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 2,193 miles a year.
Has LX54 KWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 KWE has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 KWE 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 KWE find?
LX54 KWE passed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with 7 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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