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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2010 · 999 cc

S27 MMMMOT history

S27 MMM is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 1 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

S27 MMM white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,808 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 MMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 MMM was last recorded at 113,808 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,808 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,808 miles
  • 2025 – 106,820 miles
  • 2024 – 98,418 miles
  • 2023 – 89,519 miles
  • 2022 – 80,400 miles
  • 2021 – 73,287 miles
  • 2020 – 65,568 miles
  • 2018 – 54,878 miles
  • 2017 – 45,921 miles
  • 2016 – 33,300 miles
  • 2015 – 19,691 miles
  • 2014 – 18,888 miles
  • 2013 – 14,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,808 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Both side top mount slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes cracking both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryScreeching noise coming from the drums when brakingRecorded 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,808 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,808 miles
    Test number
    924752593338
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both side top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes cracking both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryScreeching noise coming from the drums when braking

  2. Fail113,808 miles (+35)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,808 miles
    Test number
    375705798711
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both side top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes cracking both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes cracking both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryScreeching noise coming from the drums when braking

  3. Fail113,773 miles (+6,953)5 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,773 miles
    Test number
    673592824754
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe/middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass106,820 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,820 miles
    Test number
    467167440672
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail106,794 miles (+8,376)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,794 miles
    Test number
    505100728952
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,418 miles (+159)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,418 miles
    Test number
    320834941828
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail98,259 miles (+8,740)2 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,259 miles
    Test number
    451466575357
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass89,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,519 miles
    Test number
    858746806701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,519 miles (+9,119)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,519 miles
    Test number
    366640643848
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass80,400 miles (+75)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,400 miles
    Test number
    764825319652
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail80,325 miles (+7,038)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,325 miles
    Test number
    920563178348
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass73,287 miles (+7,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,287 miles
    Test number
    303100593385
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wheels free ply but not excessive
    • AdvisoryO/s front wing dent

  13. Pass65,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,568 miles
    Test number
    138889072262
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level close to minimum at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 3013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail65,568 miles (+10,690)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,568 miles
    Test number
    512230517633
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryA mixture of tyre speed ratings are fitted to the same axle where lowest rating is a P fitted on 2 tyres at the time of test. (other tyres are of a higher 'T' rating)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIZE: 155/70R13T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 3013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass54,878 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,878 miles
    Test number
    376973159932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Fail54,878 miles (+8,957)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,878 miles
    Test number
    179329225196
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front bracket not attached (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  17. Pass45,921 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,921 miles
    Test number
    281417036734
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail45,800 miles (+12,500)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,800 miles
    Test number
    290917422716
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass33,300 miles (+13,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,300 miles
    Test number
    407158443895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass19,691 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,691 miles
    Test number
    705489155154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,681 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,681 miles
    Test number
    389171145175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,888 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,888 miles
    Test number
    757617574090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Fail18,886 miles (+4,152)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,886 miles
    Test number
    938437074041
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  24. Pass14,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    14,734 miles
    Test number
    318765303040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 MMM

Does S27 MMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 MMM is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 MMM?
The MOT on S27 MMM is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 MMM done?
S27 MMM was recorded at 113,808 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 7,522 miles a year.
Has S27 MMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 MMM has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S27 MMM 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 S27 MMM find?
S27 MMM passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front both side top mount slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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