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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

S30 NKMMOT history

S30 NKM is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 55,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

S30 NKM red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,065 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 NKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 NKM was last recorded at 55,065 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,971 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
3,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,065 miles
  • 2025 – 52,464 miles
  • 2024 – 49,852 miles
  • 2023 – 46,298 miles
  • 2022 – 43,235 miles
  • 2021 – 39,726 miles
  • 2020 – 35,547 miles
  • 2019 – 31,468 miles
  • 2018 – 27,166 miles
  • 2017 – 24,935 miles
  • 2016 – 20,076 miles
  • 2015 – 15,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,065 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads only 50%worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,065 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,065 miles
    Test number
    964648233007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail54,971 miles (+2,507)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,971 miles
    Test number
    487160831897
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass52,464 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    52,464 miles
    Test number
    827726722360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail52,462 miles (+2,610)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,462 miles
    Test number
    311098440428
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass49,852 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,852 miles
    Test number
    527106595798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail49,850 miles (+3,552)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,850 miles
    Test number
    224244740601
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass46,298 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,298 miles
    Test number
    559710896732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads only 50%worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail46,279 miles (+3,044)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,279 miles
    Test number
    752324709274
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads only 50%worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass43,235 miles (+3,509)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,235 miles
    Test number
    676305426148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass39,726 miles (+4,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    39,726 miles
    Test number
    495016567317
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect N/S Rear seat belt as child seat is fitted
  11. Pass35,547 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    35,547 miles
    Test number
    163548455979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,468 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,468 miles
    Test number
    427168864925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,447 miles (+4,281)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,447 miles
    Test number
    293447712193
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass27,166 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    27,166 miles
    Test number
    164640043633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    24,935 miles
    Test number
    403112322624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail24,935 miles (+4,859)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,935 miles
    Test number
    279846048484
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass20,076 miles (+4,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,076 miles
    Test number
    572392000303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass15,310 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    15,310 miles
    Test number
    605773105219
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about S30 NKM

Does S30 NKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 NKM is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 NKM?
The MOT on S30 NKM is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 NKM done?
S30 NKM was recorded at 55,065 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,615 miles a year.
Has S30 NKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 NKM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 NKM 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 S30 NKM find?
S30 NKM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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