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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,086 cc

L3 TAPMOT history

L3 TAP is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 25 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

L3 TAP red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,336 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L3 TAP was last recorded at 105,336 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 4,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,168 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,168 miles
Average per year
5,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,336 miles
  • 2025 – 101,168 miles
  • 2024 – 99,197 miles
  • 2023 – 96,850 miles
  • 2022 – 96,309 miles
  • 2021 – 95,606 miles
  • 2020 – 92,382 miles
  • 2019 – 90,691 miles
  • 2018 – 88,158 miles
  • 2016 – 85,659 miles
  • 2015 – 58,345 miles
  • 2014 – 42,663 miles
  • 2013 – 29,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,336 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 tyre perished but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,336 miles (+4,168)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,336 miles
    Test number
    586382642455
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass101,168 miles (+1,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,168 miles
    Test number
    407835236914
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

  3. Pass99,197 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,197 miles
    Test number
    280134833181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,016 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,016 miles
    Test number
    380010190132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,850 miles
    Test number
    611593796395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Fail96,848 miles (+539)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,848 miles
    Test number
    568489524179
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass96,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    635680175931
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  8. Fail96,309 miles (+703)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    712862758378
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning belt loose on pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  9. Pass95,606 miles (+3,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,606 miles
    Test number
    590623079243
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,382 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,382 miles
    Test number
    540046801705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut mount play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner cv gaiter clip deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance near maximum
    • AdvisoryRear brake noise when tested

  11. Fail92,380 miles (+1,689)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,380 miles
    Test number
    269938788213
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut mount play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner cv gaiter clip deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance near maximum
    • AdvisoryRear brake noise when tested

  12. Pass90,691 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,691 miles
    Test number
    571568071525
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail90,689 miles (+2,531)2 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,689 miles
    Test number
    592087560921
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass88,158 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,158 miles
    Test number
    547887406067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail88,155 miles (+2,496)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,155 miles
    Test number
    723255337870
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass85,659 miles (+9,408)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,659 miles
    Test number
    930953505298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,251 miles
    Test number
    439312364326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount corroded

  18. Fail76,251 miles (+17,906)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,251 miles
    Test number
    646631758105
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount corroded

  19. Pass58,345 miles (+15,682)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    297407805062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/S/R seatbelt buckle outer casing damaged
    • NoteCut on N/S/R tyre but not longer than 25mm

  20. Fail42,663 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,663 miles
    Test number
    127998714017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass42,663 miles (+13,172)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,663 miles
    Test number
    217828914020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,491 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,491 miles
    Test number
    176201753006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about L3 TAP

Does L3 TAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TAP is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 TAP?
The MOT on L3 TAP is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 TAP done?
L3 TAP was recorded at 105,336 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 5,550 miles a year.
Has L3 TAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TAP has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 TAP 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 L3 TAP find?
L3 TAP failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle, and 3 more.

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