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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc

LX59 YXUMOT history

LX59 YXU is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 8 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 40,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LX59 YXU red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
40,572 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 YXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 YXU was last recorded at 40,572 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 5,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,728 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,844 miles
Average per year
2,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,572 miles
  • 2025 – 34,728 miles
  • 2024 – 27,719 miles
  • 2023 – 22,628 miles
  • 2022 – 16,141 miles
  • 2021 – 14,583 miles
  • 2020 – 14,566 miles
  • 2019 – 14,393 miles
  • 2018 – 9,378 miles
  • 2017 – 8,929 miles
  • 2016 – 8,892 miles
  • 2015 – 8,675 miles
  • 2014 – 8,175 miles
  • 2013 – 6,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,572 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,572 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    40,572 miles
    Test number
    460151363788
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail40,572 miles (+5,844)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,572 miles
    Test number
    350715791279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass34,728 miles (+7,009)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    34,728 miles
    Test number
    885818926302
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald/worn on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre getting low on tread wearing/bald inner of tyre tread

  4. Pass27,719 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    27,719 miles
    Test number
    426076653632
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective front bracket loose. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail27,719 miles (+5,091)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,719 miles
    Test number
    270257291463
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective front bracket loose. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass22,628 miles (+6,487)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    22,628 miles
    Test number
    909909306199
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (Cracked) (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass16,141 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    16,141 miles
    Test number
    834093494002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point damaged

  8. Fail16,139 miles (+1,556)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,139 miles
    Test number
    303094751156
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point damaged

  9. Pass14,583 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    14,583 miles
    Test number
    129350928711
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Quafter glass missing

  10. Fail14,583 miles (+17)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,583 miles
    Test number
    536818160996
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Quafter glass missing

  11. Pass14,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    14,566 miles
    Test number
    540819084269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail14,566 miles (+173)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,566 miles
    Test number
    580332083468
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  13. Pass14,393 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    14,393 miles
    Test number
    490798269075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    9,378 miles
    Test number
    997019875212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail9,378 miles (+449)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,378 miles
    Test number
    278647657329
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge And Cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge And Cracking

  16. Pass8,929 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    8,929 miles
    Test number
    461785462780
    • AdvisoryBattery terminal loose earth
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump plug

  17. Pass8,892 miles (+217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    8,892 miles
    Test number
    107475811918
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Has Nails In Them

  18. Pass8,675 miles (+500)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    8,675 miles
    Test number
    186808755068
    • NoteNsf tyre side wall damage

  19. Pass8,175 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    8,175 miles
    Test number
    176535454039
    • NoteNsf tyre side wall damage

  20. Fail8,175 miles (+1,816)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,175 miles
    Test number
    165695154042
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNsf tyre side wall damage

  21. Pass6,359 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    6,359 miles
    Test number
    425750153095
    • NoteNsf tyre side wall damage

Questions about LX59 YXU

Does LX59 YXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 YXU is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 YXU?
The MOT on LX59 YXU is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 YXU done?
LX59 YXU was recorded at 40,572 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 2,534 miles a year.
Has LX59 YXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 YXU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LX59 YXU 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 LX59 YXU find?
LX59 YXU passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 6 more.

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