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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,248 cc

LL61 BUVMOT history

LL61 BUV is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LL61 BUV black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
75,661 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 BUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 BUV was last recorded at 75,661 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,395 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,266 miles
Average per year
4,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,661 miles
  • 2024 – 74,395 miles
  • 2023 – 72,593 miles
  • 2022 – 70,419 miles
  • 2021 – 67,465 miles
  • 2020 – 65,766 miles
  • 2019 – 59,345 miles
  • 2018 – 52,483 miles
  • 2017 – 45,452 miles
  • 2016 – 41,065 miles
  • 2015 – 34,514 miles
  • 2014 – 24,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,661 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,661 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    75,661 miles
    Test number
    901042814979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail75,661 miles (+1,266)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,661 miles
    Test number
    803110210916
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass74,395 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    74,395 miles
    Test number
    816552398939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail74,395 miles (+1,802)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,395 miles
    Test number
    862402382609
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,593 miles (+2,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,593 miles
    Test number
    719219334377
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass70,419 miles (+2,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,419 miles
    Test number
    815019164889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass67,465 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,465 miles
    Test number
    177098584599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    562051464966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,766 miles (+6,421)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    131893654299
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass59,345 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,345 miles
    Test number
    868596583378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,318 miles (+6,835)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,318 miles
    Test number
    161791035179
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass52,483 miles (+7,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,483 miles
    Test number
    543972395126
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low

  13. Pass45,452 miles (+4,387)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,452 miles
    Test number
    785128815900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,065 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,065 miles
    Test number
    522192781324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,514 miles
    Test number
    471741250173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  16. Fail34,514 miles (+10,371)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,514 miles
    Test number
    688729023946
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  17. Pass24,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,143 miles
    Test number
    595551134354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,143 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,143 miles
    Test number
    887370834370
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL61 BUV

Does LL61 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 BUV is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL61 BUV?
The MOT on LL61 BUV is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 BUV done?
LL61 BUV was recorded at 75,661 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,673 miles a year.
Has LL61 BUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 BUV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 BUV 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 LL61 BUV find?
LL61 BUV passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed.

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