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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

L5 HFPMOT history

L5 HFP is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 46,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

L5 HFP white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
46,999 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HFP was last recorded at 46,999 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 3,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,754 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,245 miles
Average per year
2,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,999 miles
  • 2025 – 43,754 miles
  • 2024 – 40,478 miles
  • 2023 – 37,102 miles
  • 2022 – 32,069 miles
  • 2021 – 20,591 miles
  • 2020 – 17,745 miles
  • 2019 – 16,924 miles
  • 2018 – 12,566 miles
  • 2017 – 9,788 miles
  • 2016 – 9,288 miles
  • 2015 – 8,349 miles
  • 2014 – 7,502 miles
  • 2013 – 6,356 miles
  • 2012 – 5,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,999 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Spare tyre defective low pressure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Bonnet secondary catch sticking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear wiper blade in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,999 miles (+3,245)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    46,999 miles
    Test number
    146871127133
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass43,754 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    43,754 miles
    Test number
    487636898069
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, min 1.7mm (155/70/13) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, min 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail43,754 miles (+3,276)2 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,754 miles
    Test number
    349196636016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, min 1.7mm (155/70/13) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, min 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,478 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    40,478 miles
    Test number
    279960669956
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded away from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective low pressure
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch sticking

  5. Fail40,478 miles (+3,376)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,478 miles
    Test number
    631476731534
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded away from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective low pressure
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch sticking

  6. Pass37,102 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    37,102 miles
    Test number
    800533935677
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch sticking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective support hanging bracket corroded adrift from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective low pressure

  7. Fail37,102 miles (+5,033)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,102 miles
    Test number
    100060389689
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch sticking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective support hanging bracket corroded adrift from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective low pressure

  8. Pass32,069 miles (+11,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    32,069 miles
    Test number
    185603244076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit And Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit And Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel Trim Incorrectly Fitted And Valve Misaligned
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump Seal Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass20,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    20,591 miles
    Test number
    932010582277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,591 miles (+2,846)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,591 miles
    Test number
    379215340990
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass17,745 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    17,745 miles
    Test number
    365631130268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,924 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    16,924 miles
    Test number
    678734791321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,566 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    12,566 miles
    Test number
    708549101720
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade in poor condition

  14. Fail12,408 miles (+2,620)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,408 miles
    Test number
    770518623195
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade in poor condition

  15. Pass9,788 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    9,788 miles
    Test number
    700575488800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,288 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    9,288 miles
    Test number
    190002481003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,349 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    8,349 miles
    Test number
    928345995152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,502 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    7,502 miles
    Test number
    868106094116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,356 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    6,356 miles
    Test number
    727127093183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    5,123 miles
    Test number
    505248592150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 HFP

Does L5 HFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HFP is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 HFP?
The MOT on L5 HFP is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HFP done?
L5 HFP was recorded at 46,999 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 2,975 miles a year.
Has L5 HFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HFP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 HFP 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 L5 HFP find?
L5 HFP passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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