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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,086 cc

S21 FFGMOT history

S21 FFG is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

S21 FFG silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,533 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 FFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 FFG was last recorded at 92,533 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 3,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,876 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,657 miles
Average per year
5,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,533 miles
  • 2025 – 88,876 miles
  • 2024 – 80,667 miles
  • 2023 – 69,767 miles
  • 2022 – 63,058 miles
  • 2021 – 58,954 miles
  • 2020 – 55,930 miles
  • 2019 – 51,283 miles
  • 2018 – 47,606 miles
  • 2017 – 43,600 miles
  • 2016 – 39,713 miles
  • 2015 – 35,718 miles
  • 2014 – 30,029 miles
  • 2013 – 22,372 miles
  • 2012 – 20,630 miles
  • 2011 – 15,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,533 miles
  • MinorStop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective X2 welds broken away on long section front to back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,533 miles (+3,657)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,533 miles
    Test number
    311658939474
    • MinorStop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass88,876 miles (+8,209)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,876 miles
    Test number
    750683204018
    • AdvisoryFront both Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Both Rear Coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
    • AdvisoryBoth Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderseal rear axle
  3. Pass80,667 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,667 miles
    Test number
    869820955390
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail80,667 miles (+10,900)3 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,667 miles
    Test number
    475444306148
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass69,767 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,767 miles
    Test number
    326281401157
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail69,767 miles (+6,709)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,767 miles
    Test number
    566934924617
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass63,058 miles (+4,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,058 miles
    Test number
    936691142139
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
  8. Pass58,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    58,954 miles
    Test number
    781459088170
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket adrift on exhaust but is still secure (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Fail58,954 miles (+3,024)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,954 miles
    Test number
    627561526657
    • Repaired at testCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket adrift on exhaust but is still secure (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass55,930 miles (+4,647)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    55,930 miles
    Test number
    694746186234
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass51,283 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,283 miles
    Test number
    462582398371
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective X2 welds broken away on long section front to back (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail51,272 miles (+3,666)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    537846720978
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective X2 welds broken away on long section front to back (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass47,606 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,606 miles
    Test number
    382471430613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,600 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,600 miles
    Test number
    937485379438
    • AdvisoryFront and centre exhaust hangers detached from exhaust.
  15. Fail43,579 miles (+3,866)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,579 miles
    Test number
    692010842943
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureStop lamp not working stop lamps not working immediately when pedal depressed. (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level very low.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil very low
    • AdvisoryFront and centre exhaust hangers detached from exhaust.
  16. Pass39,713 miles (+3,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,713 miles
    Test number
    203237347292
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust brackets come away but system still supported
  17. Pass35,718 miles (+5,689)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,718 miles
    Test number
    205727925128
    • NoteExhaust brackets corroded and come away but still adaquatley suported
  18. Pass30,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,029 miles
    Test number
    249868024447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,017 miles (+7,645)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,017 miles
    Test number
    376268724120
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
  20. Pass22,372 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,372 miles
    Test number
    519833933136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,630 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,630 miles
    Test number
    198329592206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,604 miles
    Test number
    379471101384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 FFG

Does S21 FFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 FFG is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 FFG?
The MOT on S21 FFG is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 FFG done?
S21 FFG was recorded at 92,533 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,307 miles a year.
Has S21 FFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 FFG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S21 FFG 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 S21 FFG find?
S21 FFG passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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