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Kia Picanto

Yellow · Petrol · 2015 · 998 cc

V21 LAVMOT history

V21 LAV is a yellow petrol Kia Picanto first used on 1 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 43,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

V21 LAV yellow Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
43,778 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 LAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 LAV was last recorded at 43,778 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,791 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,987 miles
Average per year
4,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,778 miles
  • 2024 – 41,791 miles
  • 2023 – 37,243 miles
  • 2022 – 31,215 miles
  • 2021 – 25,515 miles
  • 2020 – 21,838 miles
  • 2019 – 15,633 miles
  • 2018 – 11,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,778 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    43,778 miles
    Test number
    826693312291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail43,777 miles (+1,986)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,777 miles
    Test number
    775464755752
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass41,791 miles (+4,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    41,791 miles
    Test number
    867984642099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass37,243 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    37,243 miles
    Test number
    529005063916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,215 miles (+5,700)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    31,215 miles
    Test number
    950970584164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,515 miles (+3,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    25,515 miles
    Test number
    712258570331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass21,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    21,838 miles
    Test number
    694438088981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail21,833 miles (+6,200)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,833 miles
    Test number
    684113759547
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass15,633 miles (+3,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    15,633 miles
    Test number
    170977821750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass11,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    11,772 miles
    Test number
    415052242351
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Small leak dripping from a/c pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail11,772 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,772 miles
    Test number
    186784579375
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Small leak dripping from a/c pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about V21 LAV

Does V21 LAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 LAV is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on V21 LAV?
The MOT on V21 LAV is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 LAV done?
V21 LAV was recorded at 43,778 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,467 miles a year.
Has V21 LAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 LAV has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V21 LAV 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 V21 LAV find?
V21 LAV passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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