Kia Picanto
Green · Petrol · 2014 · 1,248 cc
V8 LULMOT history
V8 LUL is a green petrol Kia Picanto first used on 24 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 40,994 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 40,994 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,903 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 LUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,248 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 24 Jun 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 LUL was last recorded at 40,994 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 40,991 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,903 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 40,994 miles
- 2024 – 38,375 miles
- 2023 – 34,366 miles
- 2022 – 29,683 miles
- 2021 – 24,582 miles
- 2020 – 20,830 miles
- 2019 – 16,533 miles
- 2018 – 13,200 miles
- 2017 – 9,215 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass40,994 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 29 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,994 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 40,994 miles
- Test number
- 581968088225
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
Fail40,991 miles (+2,616)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,991 miles
- Test number
- 131047266613
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
Pass38,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 38,375 miles
- Test number
- 414726826794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,375 miles (+4,009)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,375 miles
- Test number
- 271439356901
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,366 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 34,366 miles
- Test number
- 896413854769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail34,361 miles (+4,678)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,361 miles
- Test number
- 537279347520
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass29,683 miles (+5,101)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 29,683 miles
- Test number
- 930131402744
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass24,582 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 24,582 miles
- Test number
- 170713810996
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail24,578 miles (+3,748)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,578 miles
- Test number
- 898684226852
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre leaking
Pass20,830 miles (+4,297)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 20,830 miles
- Test number
- 821680365654
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass16,533 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 16,533 miles
- Test number
- 721680443067
- AdvisorySlight lip on front discs
Fail16,532 miles (+3,332)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,532 miles
- Test number
- 308214788461
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight lip on front discs
Pass13,200 miles (+3,985)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 13,200 miles
- Test number
- 594088841001
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass9,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 9,215 miles
- Test number
- 762830004086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,215 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,215 miles
- Test number
- 161211126874
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about V8 LUL
- Does V8 LUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LUL is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V8 LUL?
- The MOT on V8 LUL is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 LUL done?
- V8 LUL was recorded at 40,994 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,903 miles a year.
- Has V8 LUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 LUL has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 LUL 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 V8 LUL find?
- V8 LUL passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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