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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,248 cc

L4 EXFMOT history

L4 EXF is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 18 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 65,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

L4 EXF blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
65,557 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 EXF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 EXF was last recorded at 65,557 miles on 16 May 2026, 5,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,273 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,284 miles
Average per year
5,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,557 miles
  • 2025 – 60,273 miles
  • 2024 – 48,790 miles
  • 2023 – 36,828 miles
  • 2022 – 31,338 miles
  • 2021 – 24,835 miles
  • 2019 – 18,099 miles
  • 2018 – 15,351 miles
  • 2017 – 13,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,557 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top munt rough when rotated
  • AdvisoryO/s day time running light not working

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,557 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,557 miles
    Test number
    877880844327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top munt rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryO/s day time running light not working

  2. Fail65,557 miles (+5,284)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,557 miles
    Test number
    303519033997
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top munt rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryO/s day time running light not working

  3. Pass60,273 miles (+11,483)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    60,273 miles
    Test number
    610778463077
    • AdvisoryEngine oil and coolant on minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn advise new (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass48,790 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    48,790 miles
    Test number
    669663979627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,786 miles (+11,958)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,786 miles
    Test number
    556929636403
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass36,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    36,828 miles
    Test number
    320319870357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,828 miles (+5,490)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,828 miles
    Test number
    251983651015
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass31,338 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    31,338 miles
    Test number
    511417765838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,835 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    24,835 miles
    Test number
    177052627483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,869 miles (+5,770)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    23,869 miles
    Test number
    939066048504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and sidewall instructions are rubbed off (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass18,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    18,099 miles
    Test number
    809922204794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm replace soon 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail18,099 miles (+2,748)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,099 miles
    Test number
    142236731676
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm replace soon 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass15,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    15,351 miles
    Test number
    528005319014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail15,351 miles (+2,021)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,351 miles
    Test number
    656864519196
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  15. Pass13,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    13,330 miles
    Test number
    289594889394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 EXF

Does L4 EXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 EXF is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 EXF?
The MOT on L4 EXF is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 EXF done?
L4 EXF was recorded at 65,557 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 5,705 miles a year.
Has L4 EXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 EXF has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 EXF 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 L4 EXF find?
L4 EXF passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded; offside front strut top munt rough when rotated, and 1 more.

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