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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 998 cc

L7 VCHMOT history

L7 VCH is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 29 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 20,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

L7 VCH red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
20,809 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 VCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 VCH was last recorded at 20,809 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 4,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
16,470 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,339 miles
Average per year
1,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,809 miles
  • 2025 – 16,470 miles
  • 2024 – 12,696 miles
  • 2023 – 9,476 miles
  • 2022 – 6,466 miles
  • 2021 – 6,133 miles
  • 2020 – 5,945 miles
  • 2019 – 5,392 miles
  • 2018 – 4,763 miles
  • 2017 – 3,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,809 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,809 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    20,809 miles
    Test number
    174587311803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,470 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    16,470 miles
    Test number
    185311445725
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

  3. Fail16,470 miles (+3,774)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,470 miles
    Test number
    516072262186
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

  4. Pass12,696 miles (+3,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    12,696 miles
    Test number
    318774906627
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass9,476 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    9,476 miles
    Test number
    940343064997
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

  6. Fail9,476 miles (+3,010)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,476 miles
    Test number
    620644749880
    • Repaired at testFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

  7. Pass6,466 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    6,466 miles
    Test number
    397414411239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass6,133 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    6,133 miles
    Test number
    800938791146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass5,945 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    5,945 miles
    Test number
    366756208991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,392 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    5,392 miles
    Test number
    273784741124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass4,763 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    4,763 miles
    Test number
    977721046559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass3,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    3,807 miles
    Test number
    122406356995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 VCH

Does L7 VCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 VCH is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 VCH?
The MOT on L7 VCH is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 VCH done?
L7 VCH was recorded at 20,809 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 1,911 miles a year.
Has L7 VCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 VCH has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 VCH 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 VCH find?
L7 VCH passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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