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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

L4 FAGMOT history

L4 FAG is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 18 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 21,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

L4 FAG silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
21,400 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 FAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 FAG was last recorded at 21,400 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
19,813 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,587 miles
Average per year
715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 21,400 miles
  • 2024 – 19,813 miles
  • 2023 – 19,044 miles
  • 2022 – 18,749 miles
  • 2021 – 18,741 miles
  • 2020 – 18,583 miles
  • 2019 – 17,964 miles
  • 2018 – 17,878 miles
  • 2016 – 17,686 miles
  • 2015 – 17,681 miles
  • 2014 – 17,285 miles
  • 2013 – 15,677 miles
  • 2012 – 12,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,400 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,400 miles (+1,587)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    21,400 miles
    Test number
    773311662088
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass19,813 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    19,813 miles
    Test number
    807486843802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,044 miles (+295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    19,044 miles
    Test number
    611682372497
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Alex surface has corroded

  4. Pass18,749 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    18,749 miles
    Test number
    699063834099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass18,741 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    18,741 miles
    Test number
    846130039882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    18,583 miles
    Test number
    561371391356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail18,583 miles (+619)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,583 miles
    Test number
    182916578414
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass17,964 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    17,964 miles
    Test number
    565487649208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,878 miles (+192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,878 miles
    Test number
    351156596926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned hub cap incorrectly fitted (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned hub cap incorrectly fitted (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass17,686 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    17,686 miles
    Test number
    535865542742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass17,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    17,681 miles
    Test number
    739329677049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail17,681 miles (+396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,681 miles
    Test number
    859220546405
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass17,285 miles (+1,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,285 miles
    Test number
    796884504351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass15,677 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    15,677 miles
    Test number
    488098703395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    12,011 miles
    Test number
    376194202332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 FAG

Does L4 FAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 FAG is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 FAG?
The MOT on L4 FAG is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 FAG done?
L4 FAG was recorded at 21,400 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 715 miles a year.
Has L4 FAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 FAG has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L4 FAG 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 FAG find?
L4 FAG passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake fluid close to minimum mark.

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