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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

L18 DLOMOT history

L18 DLO is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 33,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

L18 DLO blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
33,016 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 DLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 DLO was last recorded at 33,016 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 3,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,912 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,104 miles
Average per year
1,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,016 miles
  • 2025 – 29,912 miles
  • 2024 – 23,709 miles
  • 2023 – 21,376 miles
  • 2022 – 20,028 miles
  • 2021 – 18,573 miles
  • 2019 – 18,557 miles
  • 2018 – 18,448 miles
  • 2017 – 18,185 miles
  • 2016 – 17,909 miles
  • 2015 – 17,315 miles
  • 2014 – 16,417 miles
  • 2013 – 15,797 miles
  • 2012 – 13,868 miles
  • 2011 – 12,197 miles
  • 2010 – 9,632 miles
  • 2009 – 7,992 miles
  • 2008 – 5,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,016 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount bearing has slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner faces both sides rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Handbrake has a low reading of 18%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,016 miles (+3,104)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    33,016 miles
    Test number
    604278414985
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass29,912 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    29,912 miles
    Test number
    321091632472
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf and osf (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear subframes

  3. Fail29,908 miles (+6,199)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,908 miles
    Test number
    820997366066
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf and osf (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear subframes

  4. Pass23,709 miles (+2,333)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    23,709 miles
    Test number
    915297782435
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass21,376 miles (+1,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    21,376 miles
    Test number
    135670608655
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass20,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    20,028 miles
    Test number
    277191437157
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner faces both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail20,028 miles (+1,455)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,028 miles
    Test number
    958553329834
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner faces both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass18,573 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    18,573 miles
    Test number
    105952252816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,557 miles (+109)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    18,557 miles
    Test number
    968696860691
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass18,448 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    18,448 miles
    Test number
    109031100065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    18,277 miles
    Test number
    228212103027
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has a low reading of 18%

  12. Fail18,277 miles (+92)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,277 miles
    Test number
    674495228685
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid CALIPER (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has a low reading of 18%

  13. Pass18,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,185 miles
    Test number
    466612752258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished

  14. Fail18,185 miles (+276)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,185 miles
    Test number
    222586179192
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished

  15. Pass17,909 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    17,909 miles
    Test number
    555786575847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,315 miles
    Test number
    705147485159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail17,315 miles (+898)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,315 miles
    Test number
    729087785197
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass16,417 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    16,417 miles
    Test number
    859493514288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,797 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,797 miles
    Test number
    188727243385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    13,868 miles
    Test number
    269579352185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,868 miles (+1,671)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,868 miles
    Test number
    966998552162
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass12,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,197 miles
    Test number
    626577051171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail12,197 miles (+2,565)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,197 miles
    Test number
    968507351192
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass9,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    9,632 miles
    Test number
    511492530149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail9,632 miles (+1,640)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,632 miles
    Test number
    982702230113
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass7,992 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    7,992 miles
    Test number
    383669659139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass5,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    5,770 miles
    Test number
    464678458170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 DLO

Does L18 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 DLO is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 DLO?
The MOT on L18 DLO is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 DLO done?
L18 DLO was recorded at 33,016 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,494 miles a year.
Has L18 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 DLO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 DLO 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 L18 DLO find?
L18 DLO passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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