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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc

L16 OGWMOT history

L16 OGW is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 28 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 75,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

L16 OGW black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
75,081 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 OGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 OGW was last recorded at 75,081 miles on 12 May 2026, 4,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,393 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,688 miles
Average per year
3,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,081 miles
  • 2025 – 70,393 miles
  • 2024 – 64,579 miles
  • 2023 – 60,096 miles
  • 2021 – 59,806 miles
  • 2020 – 57,113 miles
  • 2019 – 56,999 miles
  • 2017 – 55,164 miles
  • 2016 – 52,154 miles
  • 2015 – 48,981 miles
  • 2014 – 41,849 miles
  • 2013 – 34,510 miles
  • 2012 – 26,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,081 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAINS (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear)(to rear hose

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine oil level low

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,081 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    695374119388
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAINS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail75,081 miles (+4,688)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    350479722607
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAINS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass70,393 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    70,393 miles
    Test number
    468429416079
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear)(to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail70,391 miles (+5,812)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,391 miles
    Test number
    620312800350
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear)(to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  5. Pass64,579 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    64,579 miles
    Test number
    609826420405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive POSS SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail64,579 miles (+4,483)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,579 miles
    Test number
    929362451191
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive POSS SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass60,096 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,096 miles
    Test number
    843715086196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,094 miles (+288)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,094 miles
    Test number
    462900765816
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass59,806 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,806 miles
    Test number
    475967775742
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear)(to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear)(to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  10. Fail59,806 miles (+2,693)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,806 miles
    Test number
    144656672636
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear)(to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear)(to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  11. Pass57,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,113 miles
    Test number
    481670549831
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail57,113 miles (+114)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,113 miles
    Test number
    636773359520
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass56,999 miles (+1,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,999 miles
    Test number
    784297834150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front door and wing

  14. Pass55,164 miles (+3,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,164 miles
    Test number
    843296650591
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump

  15. Pass52,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,154 miles
    Test number
    493619818511
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front of vehicle

  16. Fail52,152 miles (+3,171)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,152 miles
    Test number
    411407999165
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front of vehicle

  17. Pass48,981 miles (+7,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,981 miles
    Test number
    651604262798
    • 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)

  18. Pass41,849 miles (+7,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,849 miles
    Test number
    478788504324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass34,510 miles (+7,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    34,510 miles
    Test number
    319312813344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,819 miles
    Test number
    468343732495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,817 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,817 miles
    Test number
    176143932330
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 OGW

Does L16 OGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 OGW is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 OGW?
The MOT on L16 OGW is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 OGW done?
L16 OGW was recorded at 75,081 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
Has L16 OGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 OGW has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 OGW 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 L16 OGW find?
L16 OGW passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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