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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,086 cc

LG11 BCYMOT history

LG11 BCY is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 12 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

LG11 BCY blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
128,223 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
12 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 BCY
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
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 BCY was last recorded at 128,223 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2023: 106,236 miles, lower than 106,251 miles on 29 Jun 2023.

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
128,214 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
7,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,223 miles
  • 2024 – 109,836 miles
  • 2023 – 106,236 miles
  • 2022 – 99,920 miles
  • 2021 – 93,793 miles
  • 2020 – 88,649 miles
  • 2019 – 82,196 miles
  • 2018 – 73,458 miles
  • 2017 – 62,344 miles
  • 2016 – 55,311 miles
  • 2015 – 51,059 miles
  • 2014 – 47,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,223 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,223 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,223 miles
    Test number
    778401327953
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail128,214 miles (+18,378)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,214 miles
    Test number
    970011479194
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 78% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass109,836 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,836 miles
    Test number
    254502404860
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail109,834 miles (+3,598)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,834 miles
    Test number
    667817238545
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass106,236 miles (-15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,236 miles
    Test number
    288845321962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,251 miles (+1)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,251 miles
    Test number
    565885354476
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail106,250 miles (+6,330)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,250 miles
    Test number
    862224447878
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Bracket burst (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass99,920 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,920 miles
    Test number
    246950131991
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner surfaces worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flex pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail99,903 miles (+6,110)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,903 miles
    Test number
    923288160007
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested oil well above max on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner surfaces worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flex pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,793 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,793 miles
    Test number
    634986846051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flex pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges + near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges + near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flex pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail93,791 miles (+5,142)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,791 miles
    Test number
    144947034523
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flex pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges + near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges + near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flex pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass88,649 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,649 miles
    Test number
    619161960681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes to flexes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes to flexes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  13. Fail88,647 miles (+6,451)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,647 miles
    Test number
    941871835972
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes to flexes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp loose top bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes to flexes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  14. Pass82,196 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,196 miles
    Test number
    193688455825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp bracket broken lamp secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail82,196 miles (+8,738)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,196 miles
    Test number
    968567148042
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp bracket broken lamp secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass73,458 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,458 miles
    Test number
    117833155828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,419 miles (+11,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,419 miles
    Test number
    842994325301
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,344 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,344 miles
    Test number
    522470688819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,318 miles (+7,007)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,318 miles
    Test number
    943808953502
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Fail55,311 miles (+881)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,311 miles
    Test number
    449740402745
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass54,430 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,430 miles
    Test number
    963952700324
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail54,414 miles (+3,355)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,414 miles
    Test number
    856871794805
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass51,059 miles (+3,509)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,059 miles
    Test number
    276799145042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall worn from being run flat

  24. Pass47,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,550 miles
    Test number
    128636854485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LG11 BCY

Does LG11 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG11 BCY expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG11 BCY?
The MOT on LG11 BCY expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG11 BCY done?
LG11 BCY was recorded at 128,223 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 7,387 miles a year.
Has LG11 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 BCY has failed 12 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LG11 BCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG11 BCY find?
LG11 BCY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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