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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

Y9 FLCMOT history

Y9 FLC is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

Y9 FLC white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,214 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 FLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 FLC was last recorded at 72,214 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,965 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
249 miles
Average per year
5,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,214 miles
  • 2025 – 62,798 miles
  • 2024 – 55,444 miles
  • 2023 – 50,170 miles
  • 2022 – 45,397 miles
  • 2021 – 44,265 miles
  • 2020 – 39,984 miles
  • 2019 – 34,629 miles
  • 2018 – 27,627 miles
  • 2017 – 23,216 miles
  • 2016 – 17,082 miles
  • 2015 – 11,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,214 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,214 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,214 miles
    Test number
    451408302366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,965 miles (+9,167)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,965 miles
    Test number
    902079447585
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass62,798 miles (+286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,798 miles
    Test number
    723469842010
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail62,512 miles (+7,068)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,512 miles
    Test number
    393259113792
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass55,444 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    697153489695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,170 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,170 miles
    Test number
    294325980053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,094 miles (+4,697)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,094 miles
    Test number
    659913238123
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass45,397 miles (+109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,397 miles
    Test number
    359219499669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail45,288 miles (+1,023)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,288 miles
    Test number
    949363101480
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass44,265 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,265 miles
    Test number
    858013924028
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Fail44,264 miles (+4,280)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,264 miles
    Test number
    863618883285
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass39,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,984 miles
    Test number
    211153621718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail39,984 miles (+5,355)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,984 miles
    Test number
    913288043020
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not fasten (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass34,629 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,629 miles
    Test number
    839803907887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Fail34,468 miles (+6,841)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,468 miles
    Test number
    512444473754
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam switch faulty... 1 in 5 attempts works (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Pass27,627 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,627 miles
    Test number
    104287252014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,599 miles (+4,383)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,599 miles
    Test number
    503494887383
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass23,216 miles (+6,134)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,216 miles
    Test number
    943993738441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,082 miles (+5,720)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    17,082 miles
    Test number
    407554078882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass11,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    11,362 miles
    Test number
    539199765008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 FLC

Does Y9 FLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 FLC is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 FLC?
The MOT on Y9 FLC is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 FLC done?
Y9 FLC was recorded at 72,214 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,530 miles a year.
Has Y9 FLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 FLC has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y9 FLC 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 Y9 FLC find?
Y9 FLC passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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