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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 998 cc

L6 GEDMOT history

L6 GED is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 5 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 35,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

L6 GED black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
35,906 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 GED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
5 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 GED was last recorded at 35,906 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 1,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,133 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,773 miles
Average per year
2,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,906 miles
  • 2025 – 34,133 miles
  • 2024 – 33,082 miles
  • 2023 – 31,155 miles
  • 2022 – 28,890 miles
  • 2021 – 27,292 miles
  • 2020 – 25,118 miles
  • 2019 – 22,807 miles
  • 2018 – 16,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,906 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth sides front lower arm rear bushes lightly perished
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs showing wear/unable to see condition of front or rear brake pads
  • AdvisoryRear wiper torn

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Advise check tracking when tyres replaced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front lower arm rear bushes lightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • N/s/r tyre average 3mm & cracking in tread area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,906 miles (+1,773)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    35,906 miles
    Test number
    212915618751
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front lower arm rear bushes lightly perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs showing wear/unable to see condition of front or rear brake pads
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn

  2. Pass34,133 miles (+1,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    34,133 miles
    Test number
    212911896889
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are showing signs of wear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is getting low on is perished

  3. Pass33,082 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    33,082 miles
    Test number
    761917687147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise check tracking when tyres replaced
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes lightly perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre average 3mm & cracking in tread area
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre average 2mm however worn lower on inner edge 165/60/14h
    • AdvisorySlight wear noted on front discs

  4. Fail33,082 miles (+1,927)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,082 miles
    Test number
    125129890829
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise check tracking when tyres replaced
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes lightly perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre average 3mm & cracking in tread area
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre average 2mm however worn lower on inner edge 165/60/14h
    • AdvisorySlight wear noted on front discs

  5. Pass31,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    31,155 miles
    Test number
    302691113738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail31,155 miles (+2,265)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,155 miles
    Test number
    221330027147
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass28,890 miles (+1,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    28,890 miles
    Test number
    733784428871
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass27,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,292 miles
    Test number
    367060156417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail27,292 miles (+2,174)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,292 miles
    Test number
    933718759206
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass25,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,118 miles
    Test number
    633793616590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,118 miles (+2,311)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,118 miles
    Test number
    374927646967
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass22,807 miles (+5,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,807 miles
    Test number
    316180148552
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass16,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    16,945 miles
    Test number
    880962475289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 GED

Does L6 GED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 GED is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 GED?
The MOT on L6 GED is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 GED done?
L6 GED was recorded at 35,906 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 2,369 miles a year.
Has L6 GED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 GED has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 GED 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 L6 GED find?
L6 GED passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; both sides front lower arm rear bushes lightly perished; front brake discs showing wear/unable to see condition of front or rear brake pads, and 1 more.

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