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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,086 cc

L7 GDSMOT history

L7 GDS is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 28 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 69,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L7 GDS white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,138 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 GDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 GDS was last recorded at 69,138 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,181 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,957 miles
Average per year
2,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,138 miles
  • 2025 – 66,181 miles
  • 2024 – 64,674 miles
  • 2023 – 63,180 miles
  • 2021 – 61,662 miles
  • 2020 – 60,493 miles
  • 2019 – 59,333 miles
  • 2018 – 56,593 miles
  • 2017 – 55,271 miles
  • 2016 – 54,437 miles
  • 2015 – 53,220 miles
  • 2014 – 41,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,138 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Handbrake performance 18%

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,138 miles (+2,957)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,138 miles
    Test number
    397357601490
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,181 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,181 miles
    Test number
    409551366609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,674 miles (+1,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    64,674 miles
    Test number
    413064847500
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass63,180 miles (+1,518)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,180 miles
    Test number
    262299627595
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass61,662 miles (+1,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,662 miles
    Test number
    551537580461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass60,493 miles (+1,160)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,493 miles
    Test number
    391672106632
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance 18%

  7. Pass59,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,333 miles
    Test number
    467911627724
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance 18%

  8. Fail59,330 miles (+2,737)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,330 miles
    Test number
    226180635829
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance 16%

  9. Pass56,593 miles (+1,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,593 miles
    Test number
    706976310249
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance 19%

  10. Pass55,271 miles (+834)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,271 miles
    Test number
    888595050198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance 17%
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake sticking

  11. Pass54,437 miles (+1,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,437 miles
    Test number
    793561651966
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance 18%

  12. Pass53,220 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,220 miles
    Test number
    669746742472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,325 miles (+10,100)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    786786535007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,225 miles
    Test number
    195771154446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 GDS

Does L7 GDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 GDS is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 GDS?
The MOT on L7 GDS is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 GDS done?
L7 GDS was recorded at 69,138 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,214 miles a year.
Has L7 GDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 GDS has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on L7 GDS 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 L7 GDS find?
L7 GDS passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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