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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2018 · 1,248 cc

L50 BWSMOT history

L50 BWS is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 27 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 35,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L50 BWS silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
35,840 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L50 BWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
27 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L50 BWS was last recorded at 35,840 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,544 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,296 miles
Average per year
6,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,840 miles
  • 2025 – 31,544 miles
  • 2024 – 24,985 miles
  • 2023 – 16,326 miles
  • 2022 – 5,561 miles
  • 2021 – 4,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,840 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body fuel pipe not fully supported

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 21 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,840 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    35,840 miles
    Test number
    888556365675
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body fuel pipe not fully supported

  2. Fail35,840 miles (+4,296)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,840 miles
    Test number
    298432024073
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body fuel pipe not fully supported

  3. Pass31,544 miles (+6,559)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    31,544 miles
    Test number
    897329743729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,985 miles (+8,659)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    24,985 miles
    Test number
    593973586519
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass16,326 miles (+10,765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    16,326 miles
    Test number
    755751709006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass5,561 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    5,561 miles
    Test number
    531815580934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass4,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    4,210 miles
    Test number
    190380990155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L50 BWS

Does L50 BWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L50 BWS is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L50 BWS?
The MOT on L50 BWS is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L50 BWS done?
L50 BWS was recorded at 35,840 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,323 miles a year.
Has L50 BWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L50 BWS has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L50 BWS 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 L50 BWS find?
L50 BWS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; under body fuel pipe not fully supported.

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