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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

K21 EABMOT history

K21 EAB is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 23 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 48,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

K21 EAB red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
48,736 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 EAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 EAB was last recorded at 48,736 miles on 11 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,736 miles · 9 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,736 miles
  • 2025 – 41,434 miles
  • 2024 – 34,888 miles
  • 2023 – 28,208 miles
  • 2022 – 22,832 miles
  • 2021 – 18,407 miles
  • 2020 – 15,093 miles
  • 2019 – 10,856 miles
  • 2018 – 5,977 miles
  • 2017 – 5,010 miles
  • 2016 – 4,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,736 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,736 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    48,736 miles
    Test number
    823641636920
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail48,736 miles (+7,302)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,736 miles
    Test number
    475689458525
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass41,434 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    41,434 miles
    Test number
    767025584565
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail41,429 miles (+6,541)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,429 miles
    Test number
    981078487903
    • MajorFront Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass34,888 miles (+6,680)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    34,888 miles
    Test number
    844684306443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,208 miles (+5,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    28,208 miles
    Test number
    507358242367
    • 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))
  7. Pass22,832 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    22,832 miles
    Test number
    926674281348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,407 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    18,407 miles
    Test number
    128799911502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,093 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    15,093 miles
    Test number
    500268240306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,856 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    10,856 miles
    Test number
    943379977651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass5,977 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    5,977 miles
    Test number
    902794414839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass5,010 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    5,010 miles
    Test number
    729392211514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass4,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    4,225 miles
    Test number
    313261116327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 EAB

Does K21 EAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 EAB is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 EAB?
The MOT on K21 EAB is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 EAB done?
K21 EAB was recorded at 48,736 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,504 miles a year.
Has K21 EAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 EAB has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 EAB 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 K21 EAB find?
K21 EAB passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 3 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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