Kia Picanto
White · Petrol · 2015 · 998 cc
L8 XHBMOT history
L8 XHB is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 26 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 95,038 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 May 2027
- Mileage
- 95,038 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,356 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 XHB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 26 Oct 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 XHB was last recorded at 95,038 miles on 29 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 95,032 miles · 22 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 6,356 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,038 miles
- 2025 – 93,630 miles
- 2024 – 91,257 miles
- 2023 – 89,299 miles
- 2022 – 86,331 miles
- 2021 – 81,249 miles
- 2020 – 72,017 miles
- 2019 – 61,888 miles
- 2018 – 46,677 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,038 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
11 tests since 19 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,038 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2027
- Odometer
- 95,038 miles
- Test number
- 360986858296
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail95,032 miles (+1,402)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,032 miles
- Test number
- 220731051164
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass93,630 miles (+2,373)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2026
- Odometer
- 93,630 miles
- Test number
- 646414401532
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass91,257 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 91,257 miles
- Test number
- 297886476061
- AdvisoryN/s daytime running light inop.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front, N/s/f has cut to outer sidewall, but not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail91,257 miles (+1,958)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,257 miles
- Test number
- 283927865107
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both too low - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryN/s daytime running light inop.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front, N/s/f has cut to outer sidewall, but not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,299 miles (+2,968)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 89,299 miles
- Test number
- 184783093872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,331 miles (+5,082)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 86,331 miles
- Test number
- 585886926164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,249 miles (+9,232)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 81,249 miles
- Test number
- 385028643555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,017 miles (+10,129)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 72,017 miles
- Test number
- 128470952884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,888 miles (+15,211)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 61,888 miles
- Test number
- 563431060734
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damage
Pass46,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 46,677 miles
- Test number
- 452227497736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 XHB
- Does L8 XHB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XHB is valid until 30 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 XHB?
- The MOT on L8 XHB is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 XHB done?
- L8 XHB was recorded at 95,038 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 6,356 miles a year.
- Has L8 XHB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 XHB has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 XHB 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 L8 XHB find?
- L8 XHB passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 2 more.
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