
Kia Picanto
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,086 cc
LD08 ZPLMOT history
LD08 ZPL is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2024 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,741 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 75,741 mi
- At MOT on 2 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,273 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 ZPL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,086 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 ZPL was last recorded at 75,741 miles on 2 Aug 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 75,731 miles · 19 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 4,273 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 75,741 miles
- 2021 – 75,731 miles
- 2020 – 71,989 miles
- 2019 – 67,896 miles
- 2017 – 60,089 miles
- 2016 – 55,365 miles
- 2015 – 50,646 miles
- 2014 – 45,257 miles
- 2013 – 37,974 miles
- 2012 – 30,997 miles
- 2011 – 23,102 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside headlight slightly tarnished
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.
Headlamp levelling device inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
17 tests since 8 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,741 miles (+10)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 75,741 miles
- Test number
- 673481538199
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside headlight slightly tarnished
Pass75,731 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 75,731 miles
- Test number
- 731592872899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,726 miles (+9)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,726 miles
- Test number
- 376313653054
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail75,717 miles (+3,728)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,717 miles
- Test number
- 965345531964
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,989 miles4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 71,989 miles
- Test number
- 981479760861
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement more than slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLong travel parking brake
Fail71,989 miles (+4,093)1 repaired4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,989 miles
- Test number
- 737569662906
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement more than slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLong travel parking brake
Pass67,896 miles (+7,807)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,896 miles
- Test number
- 597787344220
- AdvisoryBoth front track rod end ball joint gaiters deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront brake discs in slight poor condition on inner face
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front shock absorber top mount
Pass60,089 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 60,089 miles
- Test number
- 163979377842
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail60,085 miles (+4,720)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,085 miles
- Test number
- 956468090054
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass55,365 miles (+4,719)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 55,365 miles
- Test number
- 347725269364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,646 miles (+5,389)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 50,646 miles
- Test number
- 776645805161
- NoteBoth exhaust centre brakets loose
Pass45,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 45,257 miles
- Test number
- 905829414130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,257 miles (+7,283)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,257 miles
- Test number
- 277569914143
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass37,974 miles (+6,977)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 37,974 miles
- Test number
- 829838623131
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,997 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 30,997 miles
- Test number
- 686833522171
- NoteOffside rear tyre has light perishing
Fail30,997 miles (+7,895)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,997 miles
- Test number
- 388223922175
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside rear tyre has light perishing
Pass23,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 23,102 miles
- Test number
- 687548291071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 ZPL
- Does LD08 ZPL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD08 ZPL expired on 1 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 ZPL?
- The MOT on LD08 ZPL expired on 1 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD08 ZPL done?
- LD08 ZPL was recorded at 75,741 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2023, an average of 4,273 miles a year.
- Has LD08 ZPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 ZPL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on LD08 ZPL 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 LD08 ZPL find?
- LD08 ZPL passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlight slightly tarnished.
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