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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 998 cc

L6 HRTMOT history

L6 HRT is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 24 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 69,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L6 HRT black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,188 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 HRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 HRT was last recorded at 69,188 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 8,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,072 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,116 miles
Average per year
7,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,188 miles
  • 2025 – 61,072 miles
  • 2024 – 53,674 miles
  • 2023 – 46,588 miles
  • 2022 – 40,347 miles
  • 2021 – 34,414 miles
  • 2020 – 31,002 miles
  • 2019 – 22,717 miles
  • 2018 – 15,569 miles
  • 2017 – 5,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,188 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,188 miles (+8,116)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,188 miles
    Test number
    186472780076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,072 miles (+7,398)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,072 miles
    Test number
    633292863930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,674 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,674 miles
    Test number
    181856142994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,588 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,588 miles
    Test number
    413637530974
    • AdvisoryFree play at hand brake lever/ system may require adjustment
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc's Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyre's are cracking or perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc's Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened
  5. Fail46,584 miles (+6,237)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    546396266203
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFree play at hand brake lever/ system may require adjustment
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc's Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyre's are cracking or perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc's Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened
  6. Pass40,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,347 miles
    Test number
    241970256453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail40,347 miles (+5,933)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,347 miles
    Test number
    186783592933
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass34,414 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,414 miles
    Test number
    850645484217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail34,411 miles (+3,409)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,411 miles
    Test number
    949693121570
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft bearing excessively worn cv joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass31,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,002 miles
    Test number
    748276269584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,002 miles (+8,285)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,002 miles
    Test number
    894796398614
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  12. Pass22,717 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,717 miles
    Test number
    569679256391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    15,569 miles
    Test number
    996739180053
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake be given attention
  14. Fail15,568 miles (+10,002)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,568 miles
    Test number
    415374698139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake be given attention
  15. Pass5,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    5,566 miles
    Test number
    693438377628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 HRT

Does L6 HRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 HRT is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 HRT?
The MOT on L6 HRT is valid until 26 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 HRT done?
L6 HRT was recorded at 69,188 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 7,042 miles a year.
Has L6 HRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 HRT has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L6 HRT 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 HRT find?
L6 HRT passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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