Kia Picanto
Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,086 cc
L4 FEXMOT history
L4 FEX is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 11 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 63,737 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 63,737 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,516 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 FEX
- 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
- 11 Feb 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 FEX was last recorded at 63,737 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 60,930 miles · 15 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,807 miles
- Average per year
- 3,516 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 63,737 miles
- 2022 – 60,930 miles
- 2021 – 54,148 miles
- 2020 – 50,012 miles
- 2019 – 40,222 miles
- 2017 – 38,265 miles
- 2016 – 35,737 miles
- 2015 – 29,679 miles
- 2014 – 24,630 miles
- 2013 – 17,731 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass63,737 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 7 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,737 miles (+2,807)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 63,737 miles
- Test number
- 672500438863
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,930 miles (+6,782)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 60,930 miles
- Test number
- 135738415780
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil sump deteriorated.
Pass54,148 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 54,148 miles
- Test number
- 164405107408
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail54,148 miles (+4,136)1 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,148 miles
- Test number
- 778131011867
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass50,012 miles (+9,790)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 50,012 miles
- Test number
- 973419181799
- AdvisoryHandbrake just meet minimum requirement.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass40,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 40,222 miles
- Test number
- 410776566518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,222 miles (+1,957)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,222 miles
- Test number
- 596871977726
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Pass38,265 miles (+2,528)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 38,265 miles
- Test number
- 510970648749
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front perished (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,737 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 35,737 miles
- Test number
- 554677036579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,736 miles (+6,057)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,736 miles
- Test number
- 682258474837
- FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass29,679 miles (+5,049)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 29,679 miles
- Test number
- 925441255025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 24,630 miles
- Test number
- 279353444081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,623 miles (+6,892)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,623 miles
- Test number
- 779493844070
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 17,731 miles
- Test number
- 726708433011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 FEX
- Does L4 FEX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 FEX is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 FEX?
- The MOT on L4 FEX is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 FEX done?
- L4 FEX was recorded at 63,737 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,516 miles a year.
- Has L4 FEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 FEX has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on L4 FEX 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 FEX find?
- L4 FEX passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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