Kia logo

Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,248 cc

LF02 TECMOT history

LF02 TEC is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 21 Nov 2018. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 83,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

LF02 TEC black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,365 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,019 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LF02 TEC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 TEC
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
21 Nov 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 TEC was last recorded at 83,365 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 10,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,879 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,486 miles
Average per year
8,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,365 miles
  • 2025 – 72,879 miles
  • 2024 – 66,379 miles
  • 2023 – 55,342 miles
  • 2022 – 51,249 miles
  • 2021 – 48,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,365 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre nail inner edge
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 11 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,365 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,365 miles
    Test number
    329240336442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre nail inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail83,365 miles (+10,486)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,365 miles
    Test number
    128583705807
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre nail inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass72,879 miles (+6,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,879 miles
    Test number
    921458708170
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,379 miles (+11,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,379 miles
    Test number
    310368135158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass55,342 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,342 miles
    Test number
    585748281763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    630769690262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,249 miles (+2,967)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    336863309175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass48,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,282 miles
    Test number
    496188451723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 TEC

Does LF02 TEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 TEC is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 TEC?
The MOT on LF02 TEC is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 TEC done?
LF02 TEC was recorded at 83,365 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 8,019 miles a year.
Has LF02 TEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 TEC has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 TEC 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 LF02 TEC find?
LF02 TEC passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear nail in tyre nail inner edge, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LF02T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.