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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc

K18 SRPMOT history

K18 SRP is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 17 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 195,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

K18 SRP blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
195,460 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 SRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K18 SRP was last recorded at 195,460 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 10,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,148 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,312 miles
Average per year
12,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,460 miles
  • 2025 – 185,148 miles
  • 2024 – 174,057 miles
  • 2023 – 161,434 miles
  • 2022 – 147,927 miles
  • 2021 – 133,987 miles
  • 2020 – 119,575 miles
  • 2019 – 105,884 miles
  • 2018 – 92,852 miles
  • 2017 – 79,856 miles
  • 2016 – 67,411 miles
  • 2015 – 54,447 miles
  • 2014 – 41,428 miles
  • 2013 – 31,966 miles
  • 2012 – 24,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,460 miles
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail195,460 miles (+10,312)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,460 miles
    Test number
    999614094333
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass185,148 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    185,148 miles
    Test number
    440765653815
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail185,126 miles (+11,069)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,126 miles
    Test number
    408348866616
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass174,057 miles (+108)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    174,057 miles
    Test number
    999855701753
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail173,949 miles (+12,515)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,949 miles
    Test number
    818217430688
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass161,434 miles (+13,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    161,434 miles
    Test number
    410719378857
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass147,927 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,927 miles
    Test number
    393998646896
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail147,847 miles (+13,860)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,847 miles
    Test number
    518089349157
    • DangerousNearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,987 miles (+14,412)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,987 miles
    Test number
    344607263429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,575 miles (+13,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,575 miles
    Test number
    241248078994
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass105,884 miles (+13,032)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,884 miles
    Test number
    335542954932
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass92,852 miles (+12,996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,852 miles
    Test number
    937338127991
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass79,856 miles (+12,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,856 miles
    Test number
    829548908250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass67,411 miles (+12,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    468314313760
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished in tread

  15. Pass54,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,447 miles
    Test number
    694621039693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,435 miles (+13,007)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,435 miles
    Test number
    176845227309
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass41,428 miles (+9,462)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,428 miles
    Test number
    975524854287
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished

  18. Pass31,966 miles (+7,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,966 miles
    Test number
    448422753234
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass24,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,717 miles
    Test number
    885145152223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 SRP

Does K18 SRP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 SRP expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 SRP?
The MOT on K18 SRP expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 SRP done?
K18 SRP was recorded at 195,460 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 12,185 miles a year.
Has K18 SRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 SRP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 SRP 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 SRP find?
K18 SRP failed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 major defect, 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced, and 9 more.

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