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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

C8 NALMOT history

C8 NAL is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

C8 NAL blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,738 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 NAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 NAL was last recorded at 71,738 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,060 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
678 miles
Average per year
2,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,738 miles
  • 2025 – 71,060 miles
  • 2024 – 70,134 miles
  • 2023 – 68,690 miles
  • 2022 – 66,729 miles
  • 2020 – 64,446 miles
  • 2019 – 60,741 miles
  • 2018 – 56,482 miles
  • 2017 – 53,930 miles
  • 2016 – 52,919 miles
  • 2015 – 51,626 miles
  • 2014 – 50,105 miles
  • 2013 – 47,469 miles
  • 2012 – 44,750 miles
  • 2011 – 42,677 miles
  • 2010 – 39,792 miles
  • 2009 – 34,626 miles
  • 2008 – 28,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,738 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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,738 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,738 miles
    Test number
    947038745562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,060 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    198128650790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,134 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,134 miles
    Test number
    922066418697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,690 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,690 miles
    Test number
    679573435612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,729 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,729 miles
    Test number
    993951855811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,446 miles
    Test number
    731730749205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,445 miles (+3,704)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,445 miles
    Test number
    457700718430
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass60,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,741 miles
    Test number
    912395856675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,741 miles (+4,259)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,741 miles
    Test number
    201749967133
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  10. Pass56,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,482 miles
    Test number
    973612788973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,482 miles (+2,552)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,482 miles
    Test number
    131881473680
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass53,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,930 miles
    Test number
    602616698705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,930 miles (+1,011)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,930 miles
    Test number
    826188060397
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass52,919 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,919 miles
    Test number
    247745856301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,626 miles (+1,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,626 miles
    Test number
    788286825109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail50,105 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,105 miles
    Test number
    319221624103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass50,105 miles (+2,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,105 miles
    Test number
    545281724194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass47,469 miles (+2,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,469 miles
    Test number
    998078723102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail44,750 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,750 miles
    Test number
    695412532142
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass44,750 miles (+2,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,750 miles
    Test number
    825172332151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass42,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,677 miles
    Test number
    196140931183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,677 miles (+2,885)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,677 miles
    Test number
    755770731150
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,792 miles (+5,166)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,792 miles
    Test number
    753117560036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,626 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,626 miles
    Test number
    480715079096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,309 miles
    Test number
    331178458163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 NAL

Does C8 NAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 NAL is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 NAL?
The MOT on C8 NAL is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 NAL done?
C8 NAL was recorded at 71,738 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,451 miles a year.
Has C8 NAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 NAL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on C8 NAL 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 C8 NAL find?
C8 NAL passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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