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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

L18 KNYMOT history

L18 KNY is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L18 KNY blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,341 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 KNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 KNY was last recorded at 85,341 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,341 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,341 miles
  • 2025 – 79,564 miles
  • 2024 – 72,360 miles
  • 2023 – 67,414 miles
  • 2022 – 59,846 miles
  • 2021 – 53,399 miles
  • 2020 – 47,940 miles
  • 2019 – 40,988 miles
  • 2018 – 32,765 miles
  • 2017 – 27,836 miles
  • 2016 – 20,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,341 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,341 miles
    Test number
    191037916382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail85,341 miles (+5,777)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,341 miles
    Test number
    978558119977
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy area? (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass79,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,564 miles
    Test number
    156709494180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail79,564 miles (+7,204)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,564 miles
    Test number
    609178597039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens damaged

  5. Pass72,360 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,360 miles
    Test number
    504050056106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,414 miles (+7,568)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,414 miles
    Test number
    595392650956
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,846 miles
    Test number
    125827370278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,846 miles (+6,447)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,846 miles
    Test number
    517363715493
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass53,399 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,399 miles
    Test number
    175077457649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,940 miles
    Test number
    761395539752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,940 miles (+6,952)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,940 miles
    Test number
    253273101060
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass40,988 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,988 miles
    Test number
    983197288302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,566 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,566 miles
    Test number
    851555636451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,765 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,765 miles
    Test number
    428013049278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,836 miles (+7,193)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,836 miles
    Test number
    247908943585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,643 miles
    Test number
    974850989274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 KNY

Does L18 KNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 KNY is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 KNY?
The MOT on L18 KNY is valid until 22 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 KNY done?
L18 KNY was recorded at 85,341 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,105 miles a year.
Has L18 KNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 KNY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 KNY 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 KNY find?
L18 KNY passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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