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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,248 cc

LC18 VRNMOT history

LC18 VRN is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 11 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 31,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LC18 VRN black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
31,431 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC18 VRN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
11 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC18 VRN was last recorded at 31,431 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,349 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
3,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,431 miles
  • 2025 – 29,473 miles
  • 2024 – 26,382 miles
  • 2023 – 21,910 miles
  • 2022 – 16,947 miles
  • 2021 – 13,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,431 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 23 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,431 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    31,431 miles
    Test number
    442830135167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail31,349 miles (+1,876)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,349 miles
    Test number
    371820115884
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass29,473 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    29,473 miles
    Test number
    291069268346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail29,473 miles (+3,091)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,473 miles
    Test number
    573408477267
    • MajorNearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass26,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    26,382 miles
    Test number
    583899475374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail26,381 miles (+4,471)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,381 miles
    Test number
    344136951688
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass21,910 miles (+4,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    21,910 miles
    Test number
    171183862155
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner and outer edges are wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass16,947 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    16,947 miles
    Test number
    556332047810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    13,494 miles
    Test number
    317842805514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC18 VRN

Does LC18 VRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC18 VRN is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC18 VRN?
The MOT on LC18 VRN is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC18 VRN done?
LC18 VRN was recorded at 31,431 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,520 miles a year.
Has LC18 VRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC18 VRN has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC18 VRN 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 LC18 VRN find?
LC18 VRN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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