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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

K18 PAXMOT history

K18 PAX is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 19 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2023.

K18 PAX blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2024
Mileage
101,813 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 PAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 PAX was last recorded at 101,813 miles on 11 Mar 2023, 5,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,159 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,654 miles
Average per year
4,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,813 miles
  • 2022 – 96,159 miles
  • 2021 – 89,012 miles
  • 2020 – 83,481 miles
  • 2019 – 77,069 miles
  • 2018 – 72,384 miles
  • 2017 – 66,658 miles
  • 2016 – 61,790 miles
  • 2015 – 58,224 miles
  • 2014 – 54,291 miles
  • 2013 – 51,369 miles
  • 2012 – 48,800 miles
  • 2011 – 45,524 miles
  • 2010 – 38,265 miles
  • 2009 – 34,358 miles
  • 2007 – 32,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,813 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,813 miles
    Test number
    876369856756
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail101,813 miles (+5,654)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,813 miles
    Test number
    267396552546
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding

  3. Pass96,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    299026750806
    • 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))

  4. Fail96,159 miles (+7,147)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    375783105326
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass89,012 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    962743924868
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail89,012 miles (+5,531)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    697464769459
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass83,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,481 miles
    Test number
    583639283133
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail83,481 miles (+6,412)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,481 miles
    Test number
    413073908812
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass77,069 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,069 miles
    Test number
    881325477689
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail77,064 miles (+4,680)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,064 miles
    Test number
    618882901236
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass72,384 miles (+5,726)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    283732429448
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly binding...

  12. Pass66,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    402026669089
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs slightly corroded

  13. Fail66,658 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    431017324508
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded

  14. Fail66,652 miles (+4,862)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,652 miles
    Test number
    840664854182
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded

  15. Pass61,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,790 miles
    Test number
    493838038882
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOff-side front brake binding slightly

  16. Fail61,790 miles (+3,566)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,790 miles
    Test number
    122703245934
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOff-side front brake binding slightly

  17. Pass58,224 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,224 miles
    Test number
    277255365068
    • NoteOffside front brake slightly binding...

  18. Fail58,224 miles (+3,933)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,224 miles
    Test number
    399264565056
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front brake slightly binding...

  19. Fail54,291 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,291 miles
    Test number
    749804664004
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass54,291 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,291 miles
    Test number
    907394464060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,369 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,369 miles
    Test number
    596991173026
    • NoteHigh level stoplamp not working
    • NoteOff-side rear brake binding slightly

  22. Fail51,369 miles (+2,569)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,369 miles
    Test number
    719971773038
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteHigh level stoplamp not working
    • NoteOff-side rear brake binding slightly

  23. Pass48,800 miles (+3,276)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,800 miles
    Test number
    888532672070
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working

  24. Pass45,524 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,524 miles
    Test number
    298639751088
    • NoteHigh level stoplamp not working

  25. Fail45,518 miles (+7,253)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,518 miles
    Test number
    596803851096
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteHigh level stoplamp not working

  26. Pass38,265 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,265 miles
    Test number
    521806150051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,358 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,358 miles
    Test number
    944935279026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,930 miles
    Test number
    230592177264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 PAX

Does K18 PAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 PAX expired on 16 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 PAX?
The MOT on K18 PAX expired on 16 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 PAX done?
K18 PAX was recorded at 101,813 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2023, an average of 4,459 miles a year.
Has K18 PAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 PAX has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 PAX 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 K18 PAX find?
K18 PAX passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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