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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 998 cc

L29 GDYMOT history

L29 GDY is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L29 GDY red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,637 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 GDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 GDY was last recorded at 88,637 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,631 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
8,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,637 miles
  • 2025 – 85,456 miles
  • 2023 – 64,369 miles
  • 2022 – 52,479 miles
  • 2021 – 52,270 miles
  • 2020 – 38,855 miles
  • 2018 – 26,923 miles
  • 2017 – 16,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,637 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,637 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,637 miles
    Test number
    183668511445
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail88,631 miles (+3,175)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,631 miles
    Test number
    818644916674
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail85,456 miles (+3,863)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,456 miles
    Test number
    490429061878
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash indicating malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both inner rims distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass81,593 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,593 miles
    Test number
    177485228172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,506 miles (+17,137)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,506 miles
    Test number
    555770949618
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  6. Pass64,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,369 miles
    Test number
    545487708332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,369 miles (+4,406)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,369 miles
    Test number
    316923072041
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,963 miles
    Test number
    278315069443
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail59,963 miles (+7,484)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,963 miles
    Test number
    867946065685
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass52,479 miles (+209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,479 miles
    Test number
    802030140725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail52,270 miles (+9,661)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,270 miles
    Test number
    378248042604
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass42,609 miles (+251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,609 miles
    Test number
    898298531384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail42,358 miles (+3,503)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,358 miles
    Test number
    958272196337
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass38,855 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,855 miles
    Test number
    185942233210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,854 miles (+11,931)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,854 miles
    Test number
    483379221470
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day time running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass26,923 miles (+10,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    26,923 miles
    Test number
    791678279174
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and satnav holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0

  17. Pass16,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    16,609 miles
    Test number
    951051270732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about L29 GDY

Does L29 GDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 GDY is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 GDY?
The MOT on L29 GDY is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 GDY done?
L29 GDY was recorded at 88,637 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,714 miles a year.
Has L29 GDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 GDY has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 GDY 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 L29 GDY find?
L29 GDY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from joint; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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