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Silver · Petrol · 2015 · 1,248 cc

6501 ELMOT history

6501 EL is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 28,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

6501 EL silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
28,038 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6501 EL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6501 EL was last recorded at 28,038 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 6,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
21,721 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,317 miles
Average per year
3,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,038 miles
  • 2025 – 21,721 miles
  • 2024 – 17,145 miles
  • 2023 – 14,522 miles
  • 2022 – 12,229 miles
  • 2021 – 10,025 miles
  • 2020 – 7,901 miles
  • 2019 – 3,523 miles
  • 2018 – 2,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,038 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    28,038 miles
    Test number
    897107666907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail28,038 miles (+6,317)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,038 miles
    Test number
    507951471940
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass21,721 miles (+4,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    21,721 miles
    Test number
    627986259152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass17,145 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    17,145 miles
    Test number
    364163278668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass14,522 miles (+2,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    14,522 miles
    Test number
    367944884375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass12,229 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    12,229 miles
    Test number
    857400039147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass10,025 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    10,025 miles
    Test number
    549144508475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass7,901 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    7,901 miles
    Test number
    374794048563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass3,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    3,523 miles
    Test number
    808399106037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail3,523 miles (+827)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,523 miles
    Test number
    532477089274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass2,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    2,696 miles
    Test number
    574549825560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6501 EL

What vehicle is registration 6501 EL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6501 EL on a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Sept 2015. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 6501 EL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6501 EL is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6501 EL?
The MOT on 6501 EL is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6501 EL done?
6501 EL was recorded at 28,038 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,377 miles a year.
Has 6501 EL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6501 EL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 6501 EL 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 6501 EL find?
6501 EL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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