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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,248 cc

L2 VELMOT history

L2 VEL is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 3 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 38,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

L2 VEL white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
38,230 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 VEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 VEL was last recorded at 38,230 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,645 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
585 miles
Average per year
2,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,230 miles
  • 2025 – 37,645 miles
  • 2024 – 36,434 miles
  • 2023 – 34,387 miles
  • 2022 – 32,627 miles
  • 2021 – 30,809 miles
  • 2020 – 29,194 miles
  • 2019 – 26,112 miles
  • 2018 – 22,294 miles
  • 2017 – 19,084 miles
  • 2016 – 15,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,230 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside hand brake effort low

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear hand brake low efficiency

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,230 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    290035080980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake effort low
  2. Fail38,230 miles (+585)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    751226729478
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake effort low
  3. Pass37,645 miles (+1,211)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    37,645 miles
    Test number
    132985331092
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort low
  4. Pass36,434 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    36,434 miles
    Test number
    865010255796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low efficiency
  5. Fail36,433 miles (+2,046)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,433 miles
    Test number
    589428841634
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low efficiency
  6. Pass34,387 miles (+1,760)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    34,387 miles
    Test number
    165335763481
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass32,627 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    32,627 miles
    Test number
    449030309235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,809 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    30,809 miles
    Test number
    441948954806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,194 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    29,194 miles
    Test number
    500504925316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,112 miles (+3,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,112 miles
    Test number
    376804489317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass22,294 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    22,294 miles
    Test number
    589652393840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,084 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    19,084 miles
    Test number
    618611561858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    15,357 miles
    Test number
    696686443431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 VEL

Does L2 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 VEL is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 VEL?
The MOT on L2 VEL is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 VEL done?
L2 VEL was recorded at 38,230 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 2,289 miles a year.
Has L2 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 VEL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 VEL 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 L2 VEL find?
L2 VEL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; offside hand brake effort low.

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