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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 998 cc

L21 HYDMOT history

L21 HYD is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 18 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

L21 HYD black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,457 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 HYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 HYD was last recorded at 82,457 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,457 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,457 miles
  • 2025 – 79,577 miles
  • 2024 – 76,331 miles
  • 2023 – 73,893 miles
  • 2022 – 71,643 miles
  • 2021 – 69,811 miles
  • 2020 – 69,257 miles
  • 2018 – 69,240 miles
  • 2017 – 58,572 miles
  • 2016 – 50,111 miles
  • 2015 – 40,391 miles
  • 2014 – 30,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,457 miles
  • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,457 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,457 miles
    Test number
    295249189089
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,457 miles (+2,880)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,457 miles
    Test number
    764534185106
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,577 miles (+3,246)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,577 miles
    Test number
    471446607504
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s parking brake lazy

  4. Pass76,331 miles (+2,438)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,331 miles
    Test number
    223004783010
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass73,893 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,893 miles
    Test number
    495326718748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail73,893 miles (+2,250)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,893 miles
    Test number
    992631355384
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass71,643 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,643 miles
    Test number
    666861259757
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail71,643 miles (+1,832)2 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,643 miles
    Test number
    652952893847
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass69,811 miles (+554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,811 miles
    Test number
    619406150622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass69,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,257 miles
    Test number
    959834911764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail69,257 miles (+17)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,257 miles
    Test number
    167997680944
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side Low effort both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass69,240 miles (+5,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,240 miles
    Test number
    353176658138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass63,592 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,592 miles
    Test number
    380814255970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,572 miles (+8,461)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,572 miles
    Test number
    215499873880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,111 miles (+9,720)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,111 miles
    Test number
    768319307314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,391 miles (+9,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,391 miles
    Test number
    498329125081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail30,511 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,511 miles
    Test number
    166509424003
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,511 miles
    Test number
    868299624088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L21 HYD

Does L21 HYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 HYD is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 HYD?
The MOT on L21 HYD is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 HYD done?
L21 HYD was recorded at 82,457 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 4,314 miles a year.
Has L21 HYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 HYD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 HYD 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 L21 HYD find?
L21 HYD passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: steering lock not functioning; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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