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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 998 cc

L70 DHYMOT history

L70 DHY is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 17,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L70 DHY black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
17,967 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 DHY
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
30 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 DHY was last recorded at 17,967 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
17,541 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
426 miles
Average per year
1,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,967 miles
  • 2025 – 17,541 miles
  • 2024 – 17,349 miles
  • 2023 – 16,790 miles
  • 2022 – 16,311 miles
  • 2020 – 16,170 miles
  • 2019 – 14,604 miles
  • 2018 – 11,895 miles
  • 2017 – 8,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,967 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    17,967 miles
    Test number
    132500255098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail17,967 miles (+426)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,967 miles
    Test number
    265735586232
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass17,541 miles (+192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    17,541 miles
    Test number
    784875043338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass17,349 miles (+559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    17,349 miles
    Test number
    796753745562
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Worn Inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass16,790 miles (+479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    16,790 miles
    Test number
    953762347172
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass16,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    16,311 miles
    Test number
    923806585468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail16,311 miles (+141)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,311 miles
    Test number
    129788526512
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass16,170 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    16,170 miles
    Test number
    586628846559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,604 miles (+2,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    14,604 miles
    Test number
    214174550641
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass11,895 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    11,895 miles
    Test number
    286009208711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    8,758 miles
    Test number
    834013665130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 DHY

Does L70 DHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DHY is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 DHY?
The MOT on L70 DHY is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 DHY done?
L70 DHY was recorded at 17,967 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 1,036 miles a year.
Has L70 DHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 DHY has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 DHY 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 L70 DHY find?
L70 DHY passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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