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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

L18 HGBMOT history

L18 HGB is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 21 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L18 HGB red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,196 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 HGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 HGB was last recorded at 90,196 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 2,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2017: 56,358 miles, lower than 56,725 miles on 21 Nov 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,562 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,634 miles
Average per year
4,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,196 miles
  • 2025 – 87,562 miles
  • 2024 – 83,657 miles
  • 2023 – 80,806 miles
  • 2022 – 75,648 miles
  • 2021 – 71,318 miles
  • 2020 – 69,160 miles
  • 2019 – 66,803 miles
  • 2018 – 61,607 miles
  • 2017 – 56,358 miles
  • 2016 – 56,725 miles
  • 2015 – 51,427 miles
  • 2014 – 39,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,196 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,196 miles
    Test number
    487615318762
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail90,196 miles (+2,634)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,196 miles
    Test number
    625787437962
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass87,562 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,562 miles
    Test number
    826310560449
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail87,562 miles (+3,905)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,562 miles
    Test number
    968685971449
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass83,657 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,657 miles
    Test number
    239709050038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,806 miles
    Test number
    497673122298
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail80,806 miles (+5,158)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,806 miles
    Test number
    772108050543
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass75,648 miles (+4,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,648 miles
    Test number
    225208387388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,318 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,318 miles
    Test number
    929828422338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,160 miles (+2,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,160 miles
    Test number
    783429143995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass66,803 miles (+5,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,803 miles
    Test number
    951202620654
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass61,607 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,607 miles
    Test number
    623246750218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,358 miles
    Test number
    108696299703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,358 miles (-367)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,358 miles
    Test number
    863109949276
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass56,725 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,725 miles
    Test number
    981539385568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,427 miles (+11,539)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    280307612845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,888 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,888 miles
    Test number
    296518424344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass39,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,888 miles
    Test number
    659458724349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 HGB

Does L18 HGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 HGB is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 HGB?
The MOT on L18 HGB is valid until 17 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 HGB done?
L18 HGB was recorded at 90,196 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,233 miles a year.
Has L18 HGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 HGB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 HGB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 HGB find?
L18 HGB passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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