Kia Picanto
Green · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc
L21 LYUMOT history
L21 LYU is a green petrol Kia Picanto first used on 22 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 78,828 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 78,828 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,651 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 LYU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 22 Jan 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 LYU was last recorded at 78,828 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 6,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 72,012 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,816 miles
- Average per year
- 5,651 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,828 miles
- 2024 – 72,012 miles
- 2023 – 68,314 miles
- 2022 – 64,373 miles
- 2021 – 60,829 miles
- 2020 – 50,180 miles
- 2019 – 47,307 miles
- 2018 – 37,982 miles
- 2016 – 30,494 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,828 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 22 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,828 miles (+6,816)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 78,828 miles
- Test number
- 353435101980
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass72,012 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 72,012 miles
- Test number
- 910231732868
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail72,012 miles (+3,698)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,012 miles
- Test number
- 956786645475
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass68,314 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 68,314 miles
- Test number
- 831692881536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,262 miles (+3,889)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,262 miles
- Test number
- 578193849374
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass64,373 miles (+3,544)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 64,373 miles
- Test number
- 963200565945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 60,829 miles
- Test number
- 490785168424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,829 miles (+6,722)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,829 miles
- Test number
- 190248093963
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass54,107 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 54,107 miles
- Test number
- 120055458558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,107 miles (+3,927)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,107 miles
- Test number
- 699993225149
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Caliper (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass50,180 miles (+2,873)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 50,180 miles
- Test number
- 484131090813
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass47,307 miles (+9,325)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 47,307 miles
- Test number
- 404291985068
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass37,982 miles (+7,488)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 37,982 miles
- Test number
- 842557300222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,494 miles (+7,426)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 30,494 miles
- Test number
- 172216750386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,068 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 23,068 miles
- Test number
- 979207400239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 LYU
- Does L21 LYU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 LYU is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L21 LYU?
- The MOT on L21 LYU is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 LYU done?
- L21 LYU was recorded at 78,828 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,651 miles a year.
- Has L21 LYU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 LYU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L21 LYU 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 LYU find?
- L21 LYU passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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