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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2010 · 999 cc

L65 MRCMOT history

L65 MRC is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 10 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

L65 MRC white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
111,055 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L65 MRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L65 MRC was last recorded at 111,055 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,454 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,601 miles
Average per year
6,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,055 miles
  • 2025 – 107,454 miles
  • 2024 – 104,071 miles
  • 2023 – 93,662 miles
  • 2022 – 79,672 miles
  • 2021 – 70,958 miles
  • 2020 – 69,745 miles
  • 2019 – 68,100 miles
  • 2018 – 66,014 miles
  • 2016 – 56,081 miles
  • 2015 – 48,119 miles
  • 2014 – 41,473 miles
  • 2013 – 31,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,055 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt broken (1.1.16 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,055 miles (+3,601)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,055 miles
    Test number
    344116801211
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt broken (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass107,454 miles (+89)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,454 miles
    Test number
    248762442931
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail107,365 miles (+3,294)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,365 miles
    Test number
    371213140213
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer Hole (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass104,071 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,071 miles
    Test number
    189076962282
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Slight Blow + After Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail104,071 miles (+10,409)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,071 miles
    Test number
    161302247129
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Slight Blow + After Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,662 miles (+175)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,662 miles
    Test number
    153189947988
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip leaking greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail93,487 miles (+13,815)1 dangerous2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,487 miles
    Test number
    521210934643
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip leaking greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,672 miles (+8,714)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,672 miles
    Test number
    836784334048
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass70,958 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,958 miles
    Test number
    961126688436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    318882701642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Fail69,745 miles (+1,645)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    539819160291
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass68,100 miles (+17)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,100 miles
    Test number
    367341317759
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail68,083 miles (+2,069)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,083 miles
    Test number
    858661870137
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass66,014 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,014 miles
    Test number
    757499341870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracked in tread grooves
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster cloudy
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail66,013 miles (+9,932)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,013 miles
    Test number
    643163257021
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracked in tread grooves
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster cloudy
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine sump corroded and covered in oil
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass56,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    621611096293
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail56,081 miles (+7,962)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    340155736587
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass48,119 miles (+6,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,119 miles
    Test number
    826743606538
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken

  19. Pass41,473 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,473 miles
    Test number
    219755354241
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail41,473 miles (+10,205)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,473 miles
    Test number
    315795954497
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass31,268 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,268 miles
    Test number
    188978443295
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split

  22. Fail31,268 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,268 miles
    Test number
    626008943233
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split

Questions about L65 MRC

Does L65 MRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L65 MRC expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L65 MRC?
The MOT on L65 MRC expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L65 MRC done?
L65 MRC was recorded at 111,055 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 6,131 miles a year.
Has L65 MRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L65 MRC has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L65 MRC 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 L65 MRC find?
L65 MRC failed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; stop lamp(s) all not working; nearside rear hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt broken, and 4 more.

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