Kia Picanto
White · Petrol · 2014 · 998 cc
V31 LAYMOT history
V31 LAY is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 29 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 53,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 53,063 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,171 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V31 LAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 29 Apr 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V31 LAY was last recorded at 53,063 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 4,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 48,433 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,630 miles
- Average per year
- 4,171 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,063 miles
- 2025 – 48,433 miles
- 2024 – 38,708 miles
- 2023 – 35,113 miles
- 2022 – 30,111 miles
- 2021 – 28,388 miles
- 2020 – 25,304 miles
- 2019 – 21,512 miles
- 2018 – 19,318 miles
- 2017 – 16,232 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear axle corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 22 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,063 miles (+4,630)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 53,063 miles
- Test number
- 710549270683
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass48,433 miles (+246)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 48,433 miles
- Test number
- 455836772791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,187 miles (+9,479)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 48,187 miles
- Test number
- 536175323010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,708 miles (+3,595)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 38,708 miles
- Test number
- 509937517688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,113 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 35,113 miles
- Test number
- 653895004213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail35,112 miles (+5,001)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,112 miles
- Test number
- 223111114222
- DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass30,111 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 30,111 miles
- Test number
- 933265781657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,097 miles (+1,709)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,097 miles
- Test number
- 555997656779
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass28,388 miles (+3,084)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 28,388 miles
- Test number
- 936762339233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,304 miles (+3,792)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 25,304 miles
- Test number
- 474721442995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,512 miles (+2,194)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 21,512 miles
- Test number
- 496171809342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,318 miles (+3,086)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 19,318 miles
- Test number
- 906121488421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 16,232 miles
- Test number
- 740409790202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V31 LAY
- Does V31 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 LAY is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V31 LAY?
- The MOT on V31 LAY is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V31 LAY done?
- V31 LAY was recorded at 53,063 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,171 miles a year.
- Has V31 LAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V31 LAY has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on V31 LAY 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 V31 LAY find?
- V31 LAY passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.
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