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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2018 · 1,248 cc

PEN 52MOT history

PEN 52 is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 27 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 33,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

PEN 52 white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
33,117 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PEN 52
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
27 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PEN 52 was last recorded at 33,117 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,117 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,117 miles
  • 2025 – 31,459 miles
  • 2024 – 29,805 miles
  • 2023 – 27,212 miles
  • 2022 – 24,488 miles
  • 2021 – 22,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,117 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 17 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    33,117 miles
    Test number
    426924279425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail33,117 miles (+1,658)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,117 miles
    Test number
    156076002098
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass31,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    31,459 miles
    Test number
    303308507999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail31,459 miles (+1,654)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,459 miles
    Test number
    182269284628
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass29,805 miles (+2,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    29,805 miles
    Test number
    110524582178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass27,212 miles (+2,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    27,212 miles
    Test number
    799140634867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass24,488 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,488 miles
    Test number
    817596650209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    22,640 miles
    Test number
    309895720706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PEN 52

What vehicle is registration PEN 52 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PEN 52 on a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 27 Mar 2018. 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 PEN 52 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PEN 52 is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on PEN 52?
The MOT on PEN 52 is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PEN 52 done?
PEN 52 was recorded at 33,117 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,085 miles a year.
Has PEN 52 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PEN 52 has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on PEN 52 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 PEN 52 find?
PEN 52 passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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