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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,086 cc

LG11 BCUMOT history

LG11 BCU is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 8 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LG11 BCU blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
81,165 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 BCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 BCU was last recorded at 81,165 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2024: 72,303 miles, lower than 72,450 miles on 10 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,163 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,165 miles
  • 2025 – 74,726 miles
  • 2024 – 72,305 miles
  • 2022 – 72,450 miles
  • 2021 – 70,769 miles
  • 2020 – 66,768 miles
  • 2019 – 59,662 miles
  • 2018 – 55,163 miles
  • 2017 – 50,402 miles
  • 2016 – 44,971 miles
  • 2015 – 40,082 miles
  • 2014 – 35,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,165 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryClutch wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Undercarriage and all its components very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • All front and rear suspension components very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,165 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    81,165 miles
    Test number
    958025961825
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryClutch worn

  2. Fail81,163 miles (+6,437)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    696171320092
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryClutch worn

  3. Pass74,726 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,726 miles
    Test number
    730316662473
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail74,726 miles (+2,421)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,726 miles
    Test number
    538348071533
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass72,305 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,305 miles
    Test number
    527989365468
    • AdvisoryParking brake as only just met the required efficiency
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage and all its components very rusty

  6. Fail72,303 miles (-147)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,303 miles
    Test number
    829916827129
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage and all its components very rusty

  7. Pass72,450 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,450 miles
    Test number
    694260356771
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components very rusty

  8. Fail72,241 miles (+1,472)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,241 miles
    Test number
    110979893168
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components very rusty

  9. Pass70,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,769 miles
    Test number
    866228090229
    • AdvisoryExhuast has been repaired with bandage kit

  10. Fail70,769 miles (+4,001)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,769 miles
    Test number
    435954467849
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass66,768 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,768 miles
    Test number
    681301752203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail66,764 miles (+7,102)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,764 miles
    Test number
    170029063736
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass59,662 miles (+4,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,662 miles
    Test number
    569611082066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass55,163 miles (+4,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,163 miles
    Test number
    878982276481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass50,402 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,402 miles
    Test number
    403823004910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,971 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,971 miles
    Test number
    933963283415
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

  17. Fail44,969 miles (+4,887)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,969 miles
    Test number
    903565793256
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

  18. Pass40,082 miles (+4,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,082 miles
    Test number
    508341096839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking

  19. Pass35,703 miles (+9,019)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,703 miles
    Test number
    636828924372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,684 miles
    Test number
    468559864056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,684 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,684 miles
    Test number
    965217764085
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LG11 BCU

Does LG11 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 BCU is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 BCU?
The MOT on LG11 BCU is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 BCU done?
LG11 BCU was recorded at 81,165 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,559 miles a year.
Has LG11 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 BCU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LG11 BCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG11 BCU find?
LG11 BCU passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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