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Kia Picanto

Beige · Petrol · 2011 · 1,248 cc

S23 TJCMOT history

S23 TJC is a beige petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 61,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

S23 TJC beige Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
61,507 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 TJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 TJC was last recorded at 61,507 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 3,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,085 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,422 miles
Average per year
3,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,507 miles
  • 2024 – 58,085 miles
  • 2023 – 55,213 miles
  • 2022 – 49,627 miles
  • 2021 – 43,965 miles
  • 2020 – 39,114 miles
  • 2019 – 32,044 miles
  • 2018 – 29,880 miles
  • 2017 – 27,599 miles
  • 2016 – 25,325 miles
  • 2015 – 22,125 miles
  • 2014 – 19,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,507 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,507 miles (+3,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    61,507 miles
    Test number
    565022134437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass58,085 miles (+2,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    58,085 miles
    Test number
    266237058160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass55,213 miles (+5,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,213 miles
    Test number
    507090130973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass49,627 miles (+5,662)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,627 miles
    Test number
    599081660563
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several Rear Offside. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMinor peeling of the Rear bush in the Front Offside lower suspension arm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass43,965 miles (+4,851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    43,965 miles
    Test number
    666308709780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass39,114 miles (+7,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    39,114 miles
    Test number
    639406012210
    • 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))
  7. Pass32,044 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,044 miles
    Test number
    457476202128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    29,880 miles
    Test number
    382881095444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail29,880 miles (+2,281)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,880 miles
    Test number
    840252022250
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracked
  10. Pass27,599 miles (+2,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,599 miles
    Test number
    163357502756
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked
  11. Pass25,325 miles (+3,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,325 miles
    Test number
    714602616801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cut on outer sidewall advise getting tyre changed
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres perrished advise changing both rear tyres
  12. Pass22,125 miles (+2,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,125 miles
    Test number
    925637664039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass19,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,339 miles
    Test number
    268735244333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,339 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,339 miles
    Test number
    535085744375
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Questions about S23 TJC

Does S23 TJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 TJC is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 TJC?
The MOT on S23 TJC is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 TJC done?
S23 TJC was recorded at 61,507 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,828 miles a year.
Has S23 TJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 TJC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on S23 TJC 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 S23 TJC find?
S23 TJC passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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