Kia Picanto
Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc
L20 BLLMOT history
L20 BLL is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,884 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 112,884 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,679 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 BLL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,086 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
L20 BLL was last recorded at 112,884 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 5,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 107,796 miles · 31 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,088 miles
- Average per year
- 5,679 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 112,884 miles
- 2024 – 107,796 miles
- 2023 – 105,554 miles
- 2022 – 103,408 miles
- 2021 – 102,475 miles
- 2020 – 100,894 miles
- 2019 – 95,872 miles
- 2018 – 89,195 miles
- 2017 – 84,920 miles
- 2016 – 80,287 miles
- 2015 – 74,685 miles
- 2014 – 67,519 miles
- 2013 – 56,314 miles
- 2012 – 43,106 miles
- 2011 – 35,369 miles
- 2010 – 26,940 miles
- 2009 – 19,184 miles
- 2008 – 16,226 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail112,884 miles
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 axle corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Underbody corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail112,884 miles (+5,088)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,884 miles
- Test number
- 384767488353
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 107,796 miles
- Test number
- 794978989141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,795 miles (+2,241)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,795 miles
- Test number
- 262944115277
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Pass105,554 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 105,554 miles
- Test number
- 863544289559
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Fail105,554 miles (+2,146)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,554 miles
- Test number
- 603932902804
- DangerousFront Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass103,408 miles (+933)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 103,408 miles
- Test number
- 630899316395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,475 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 102,475 miles
- Test number
- 966803263348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail102,475 miles (+1,581)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,475 miles
- Test number
- 923381855095
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass100,894 miles (+5,022)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 100,894 miles
- Test number
- 914951268896
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass95,872 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 95,872 miles
- Test number
- 622264408789
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail95,832 miles (+6,637)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,832 miles
- Test number
- 407575770576
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,195 miles (+4,275)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 89,195 miles
- Test number
- 225885493316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,920 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 84,920 miles
- Test number
- 503466744876
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,920 miles (+4,633)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,920 miles
- Test number
- 460301323989
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOsf brake disc been overheated
Pass80,287 miles (+5,602)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 80,287 miles
- Test number
- 590002966584
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,685 miles (+7,166)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 74,685 miles
- Test number
- 961678711466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 67,519 miles
- Test number
- 217578124209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,519 miles (+11,205)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,519 miles
- Test number
- 307438524273
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass56,314 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 56,314 miles
- Test number
- 969201103296
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOff side front backing plate corroding
Fail56,314 miles (+13,208)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,314 miles
- Test number
- 947141003267
- FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOff side front backing plate corroding
Pass43,106 miles (+7,737)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 43,106 miles
- Test number
- 398670812275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 35,369 miles
- Test number
- 287572931200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,369 miles (+8,429)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,369 miles
- Test number
- 586212531274
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteOffside front ABS reluctor ring split
- NoteOffside front tyre bald inner edge,nearside very low tread inner edge
Pass26,940 miles (+7,756)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 26,940 miles
- Test number
- 393484900246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,184 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 19,184 miles
- Test number
- 250150699407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,178 miles (+2,952)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 19,178 miles
- Test number
- 812327479197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,226 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 16,226 miles
- Test number
- 263750718274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 BLL
- Does L20 BLL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L20 BLL expired on 4 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L20 BLL?
- The MOT on L20 BLL expired on 4 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L20 BLL done?
- L20 BLL was recorded at 112,884 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 5,679 miles a year.
- Has L20 BLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 BLL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L20 BLL 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 L20 BLL find?
- L20 BLL failed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: offside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; offside rear outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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