Kia Picanto
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,086 cc
L18 TGMMOT history
L18 TGM is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 18 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 54,770 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 54,770 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,060 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 TGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,086 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 18 Jun 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 TGM was last recorded at 54,770 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 54,768 miles · 22 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,060 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 54,770 miles
- 2025 – 50,629 miles
- 2024 – 45,649 miles
- 2023 – 42,077 miles
- 2022 – 37,357 miles
- 2021 – 32,719 miles
- 2020 – 27,624 miles
- 2019 – 22,590 miles
- 2018 – 17,563 miles
- 2017 – 14,777 miles
- 2016 – 10,737 miles
- 2015 – 7,348 miles
- 2014 – 5,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass54,770 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose not likely to become detached
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 23 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,770 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 54,770 miles
- Test number
- 493564303838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,768 miles (+4,139)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,768 miles
- Test number
- 317644086155
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass50,629 miles (+4,980)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 50,629 miles
- Test number
- 316702904769
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc back plate detreated
- 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass45,649 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 45,649 miles
- Test number
- 534102653205
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail45,649 miles (+3,572)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,649 miles
- Test number
- 323459715896
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,077 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 42,077 miles
- Test number
- 206309310202
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose not likely to become detached (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest measurement 2.26mm and worn smooth on both inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper small dent in this vehicles A pillar
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from upper front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail42,077 miles (+4,720)5 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,077 miles
- Test number
- 208042927446
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Lower Emissions unable to be completed due to expansion joint detaching and no longer preventing the leak of exhaust emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded burst during roller brake test between the engine bay and the N/S/F inner wheel arch where it reaches through the chassis. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged frayed along the edge reducing the strength of the belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose not likely to become detached (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest measurement 2.26mm and worn smooth on both inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper small dent in this vehicles A pillar
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from upper front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass37,357 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 37,357 miles
- Test number
- 992438370883
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail37,356 miles (+4,637)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,356 miles
- Test number
- 711791561668
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,719 miles (+5,095)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 32,719 miles
- Test number
- 815033542986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,624 miles (+5,034)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 27,624 miles
- Test number
- 925710358318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,590 miles (+5,027)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 22,590 miles
- Test number
- 993223316288
- AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass17,563 miles (+2,786)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 17,563 miles
- Test number
- 706951404974
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass14,777 miles (+4,040)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 14,777 miles
- Test number
- 544112509412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 10,737 miles
- Test number
- 446900782053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,737 miles (+3,389)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,737 miles
- Test number
- 805314140989
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Pass7,348 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 7,348 miles
- Test number
- 685554875120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,348 miles (+1,679)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,348 miles
- Test number
- 129144275160
- FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Pass5,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 5,669 miles
- Test number
- 788514574184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 TGM
- Does L18 TGM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 TGM is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 TGM?
- The MOT on L18 TGM is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 TGM done?
- L18 TGM was recorded at 54,770 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,060 miles a year.
- Has L18 TGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 TGM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 TGM 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 TGM find?
- L18 TGM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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