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White · Petrol · 2015 · 998 cc

L28 YCYMOT history

L28 YCY is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 4 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 43,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L28 YCY white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
43,681 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 YCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
4 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 YCY was last recorded at 43,681 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,679 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,681 miles
  • 2025 – 40,035 miles
  • 2024 – 34,196 miles
  • 2023 – 28,254 miles
  • 2022 – 25,785 miles
  • 2021 – 25,359 miles
  • 2020 – 24,692 miles
  • 2019 – 22,857 miles
  • 2018 – 20,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,681 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrosionRecorded 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,681 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    43,681 miles
    Test number
    349505600286
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corrosion
  2. Fail43,679 miles (+3,644)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,679 miles
    Test number
    725361478755
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corrosion
  3. Pass40,035 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    40,035 miles
    Test number
    645578055353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,196 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    34,196 miles
    Test number
    344542501970
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail34,194 miles (+5,940)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,194 miles
    Test number
    378592006172
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass28,254 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    28,254 miles
    Test number
    972958300890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,785 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    25,785 miles
    Test number
    536244881380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail25,783 miles (+424)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,783 miles
    Test number
    490409787200
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
  9. Pass25,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,359 miles
    Test number
    830824453111
    • 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. Fail25,359 miles (+667)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,359 miles
    Test number
    864372135146
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  11. Pass24,692 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    24,692 miles
    Test number
    592870050602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,857 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,857 miles
    Test number
    387597653788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,856 miles (+1,987)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,856 miles
    Test number
    115171697428
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass20,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    20,869 miles
    Test number
    932937400306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 YCY

Does L28 YCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 YCY is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 YCY?
The MOT on L28 YCY is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 YCY done?
L28 YCY was recorded at 43,681 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 2,875 miles a year.
Has L28 YCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 YCY has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L28 YCY 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 L28 YCY find?
L28 YCY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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