Kia Picanto
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc
L29 LYVMOT history
L29 LYV is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 18 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,243 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 77,243 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,417 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 LYV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,086 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 18 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 LYV was last recorded at 77,243 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 77,243 miles · 7 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,417 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,243 miles
- 2025 – 69,442 miles
- 2024 – 61,830 miles
- 2023 – 53,489 miles
- 2022 – 45,331 miles
- 2021 – 44,528 miles
- 2020 – 42,265 miles
- 2019 – 41,220 miles
- 2018 – 37,238 miles
- 2017 – 33,111 miles
- 2016 – 28,844 miles
- 2015 – 25,521 miles
- 2014 – 22,264 miles
- 2013 – 20,669 miles
- 2012 – 16,022 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,243 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,243 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 77,243 miles
- Test number
- 293929388216
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail77,243 miles (+7,801)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,243 miles
- Test number
- 832093675342
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,442 miles (+7,612)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 69,442 miles
- Test number
- 873819197223
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass61,830 miles (+8,341)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 61,830 miles
- Test number
- 470912679650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 53,489 miles
- Test number
- 882315797147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,487 miles (+8,156)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,487 miles
- Test number
- 969082284701
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass45,331 miles (+803)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 45,331 miles
- Test number
- 885680673564
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass44,528 miles (+2,263)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 44,528 miles
- Test number
- 122060599066
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,265 miles (+1,045)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 42,265 miles
- Test number
- 724589272011
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass41,220 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 41,220 miles
- Test number
- 477690376748
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail41,220 miles (+3,982)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,220 miles
- Test number
- 430940882668
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass37,238 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 37,238 miles
- Test number
- 424304587265
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front ball joint dust cover has small cut ( But preventing the ingress of dirt )
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking with age 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail37,238 miles (+4,127)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,238 miles
- Test number
- 556065638471
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front ball joint dust cover has small cut ( But preventing the ingress of dirt )
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking with age 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass33,111 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 33,111 miles
- Test number
- 113001555650
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + Scrubbing off on inside edge 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
Fail33,111 miles (+4,267)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,111 miles
- Test number
- 336612828706
- FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + Scrubbing off on inside edge 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass28,844 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 28,844 miles
- Test number
- 872667722065
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking between tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail28,844 miles (+3,323)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,844 miles
- Test number
- 540320089221
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking between tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass25,521 miles (+3,257)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 25,521 miles
- Test number
- 655410635919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,264 miles (+1,595)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 22,264 miles
- Test number
- 369865214370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,669 miles (+4,647)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 20,669 miles
- Test number
- 398982723359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,022 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 16,022 miles
- Test number
- 175172832356
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Questions about L29 LYV
- Does L29 LYV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 LYV is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 LYV?
- The MOT on L29 LYV is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 LYV done?
- L29 LYV was recorded at 77,243 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,417 miles a year.
- Has L29 LYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 LYV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L29 LYV 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 LYV find?
- L29 LYV passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust mounting defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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