Kia Picanto
Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,248 cc
L26 TEBMOT history
L26 TEB is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 89,154 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 89,154 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 TEB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,248 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 31 Oct 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 TEB was last recorded at 89,154 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 15,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,947 miles · 17 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,207 miles
- Average per year
- 11,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,154 miles
- 2025 – 73,947 miles
- 2024 – 58,750 miles
- 2023 – 45,562 miles
- 2022 – 32,794 miles
- 2021 – 22,174 miles
- 2020 – 12,342 miles
- 2019 – 6,046 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,154 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
10 tests since 29 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,154 miles (+15,207)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 89,154 miles
- Test number
- 658407349080
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,947 miles (+15,197)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 73,947 miles
- Test number
- 339317199641
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,750 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 58,750 miles
- Test number
- 371015705070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,745 miles (+13,183)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,745 miles
- Test number
- 601645172491
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass45,562 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 45,562 miles
- Test number
- 947439495963
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail45,562 miles (+12,768)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,562 miles
- Test number
- 285740145497
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass32,794 miles (+10,620)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 32,794 miles
- Test number
- 837708932230
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass22,174 miles (+9,832)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 22,174 miles
- Test number
- 136496149911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,342 miles (+6,296)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 12,342 miles
- Test number
- 269506721455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 6,046 miles
- Test number
- 170461069873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 TEB
- Does L26 TEB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 TEB is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 TEB?
- The MOT on L26 TEB is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 TEB done?
- L26 TEB was recorded at 89,154 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 11,793 miles a year.
- Has L26 TEB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 TEB has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on L26 TEB 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 L26 TEB find?
- L26 TEB passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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