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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LX54 KWJMOT history

LX54 KWJ is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 18 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2024.

LX54 KWJ black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2024
Mileage
129,766 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 KWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX54 KWJ was last recorded at 129,766 miles on 1 Feb 2024, 1,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,947 miles · 20 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,819 miles
Average per year
6,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,766 miles
  • 2023 – 127,947 miles
  • 2022 – 124,411 miles
  • 2021 – 118,903 miles
  • 2020 – 113,687 miles
  • 2019 – 105,731 miles
  • 2018 – 98,810 miles
  • 2017 – 93,327 miles
  • 2016 – 83,129 miles
  • 2015 – 76,615 miles
  • 2014 – 70,228 miles
  • 2013 – 64,898 miles
  • 2012 – 55,597 miles
  • 2011 – 47,130 miles
  • 2010 – 38,842 miles
  • 2009 – 30,654 miles
  • 2008 – 22,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,766 miles
  • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall/165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bothside axle bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play bothside inner tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit/165/60/14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,766 miles (+1,819)8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,766 miles
    Test number
    445556939666
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall/165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bothside axle bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass127,947 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,947 miles
    Test number
    790052146756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,411 miles (+2)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,411 miles
    Test number
    825467497925
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play bothside inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit/165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe damage
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damage

  4. Fail124,409 miles (+5,506)5 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,409 miles
    Test number
    279888915010
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working bothside (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play bothside inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit/165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe damage
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damage

  5. Pass118,903 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,903 miles
    Test number
    439547341671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,687 miles (+7,956)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,687 miles
    Test number
    443218457510
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre just meet the legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked on outer and inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage(not causing injury when attached)

  7. Pass105,731 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,731 miles
    Test number
    470370406601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,730 miles (+6,920)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,730 miles
    Test number
    331448659559
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass98,810 miles (+5,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,810 miles
    Test number
    348367852127
    • AdvisoryContingency test.

  10. Pass93,327 miles (+10,198)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    926097838941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,129 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,129 miles
    Test number
    835937576982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,615 miles (+6,387)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,615 miles
    Test number
    559877925052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

  13. Pass70,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,228 miles
    Test number
    216919024008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail70,228 miles (+5,330)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,228 miles
    Test number
    896169324020
    • FailureRegistration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass64,898 miles (+9,301)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,898 miles
    Test number
    469226423095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,597 miles
    Test number
    727270432022
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail55,597 miles (+8,467)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,597 miles
    Test number
    837300432099
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass47,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,130 miles
    Test number
    356701931050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,130 miles (+8,288)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,130 miles
    Test number
    267531031088
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,842 miles
    Test number
    451054730027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,842 miles (+8,188)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,842 miles
    Test number
    641972730038
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass30,654 miles (+7,823)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,654 miles
    Test number
    993550629068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,831 miles
    Test number
    800264958008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 KWJ

Does LX54 KWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 KWJ expired on 2 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 KWJ?
The MOT on LX54 KWJ expired on 2 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 KWJ done?
LX54 KWJ was recorded at 129,766 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2024, an average of 6,709 miles a year.
Has LX54 KWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 KWJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 KWJ 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 KWJ find?
LX54 KWJ failed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2024 with 8 major defects and 10 advisories: front bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced, and 15 more.

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