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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2018 · 1,248 cc

LP18 NPDMOT history

LP18 NPD is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 27 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 79,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LP18 NPD orange Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,374 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP18 NPD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
27 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP18 NPD was last recorded at 79,374 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 15,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,761 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,613 miles
Average per year
14,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,374 miles
  • 2025 – 63,761 miles
  • 2024 – 48,100 miles
  • 2023 – 32,985 miles
  • 2022 – 18,694 miles
  • 2021 – 7,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,374 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under rear seat area (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,374 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,374 miles
    Test number
    165264559300
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under rear seat area (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,374 miles (+15,613)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,374 miles
    Test number
    375327908815
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under rear seat area (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,761 miles (+15,661)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,761 miles
    Test number
    760149425891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,100 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,100 miles
    Test number
    214722253871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,094 miles (+15,109)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,094 miles
    Test number
    885731571733
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  6. Pass32,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    32,985 miles
    Test number
    761171971983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail32,985 miles (+14,291)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,985 miles
    Test number
    850754574935
    • DangerousNearside Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass18,694 miles (+11,657)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    18,694 miles
    Test number
    577893163250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass7,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    7,037 miles
    Test number
    937539036072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP18 NPD

Does LP18 NPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP18 NPD is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP18 NPD?
The MOT on LP18 NPD is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP18 NPD done?
LP18 NPD was recorded at 79,374 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 14,670 miles a year.
Has LP18 NPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP18 NPD has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP18 NPD 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 LP18 NPD find?
LP18 NPD passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under rear seat area; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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