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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

S3 AEKMOT history

S3 AEK is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 1 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 38,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

S3 AEK black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
38,558 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 AEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 AEK was last recorded at 38,558 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,564 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
994 miles
Average per year
2,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,558 miles
  • 2025 – 37,564 miles
  • 2024 – 36,029 miles
  • 2023 – 34,060 miles
  • 2022 – 32,228 miles
  • 2021 – 30,484 miles
  • 2020 – 28,517 miles
  • 2019 – 25,697 miles
  • 2018 – 22,070 miles
  • 2017 – 18,920 miles
  • 2016 – 14,307 miles
  • 2015 – 10,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,558 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    38,558 miles
    Test number
    922727761351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail38,558 miles (+994)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,558 miles
    Test number
    947555494835
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRL inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass37,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    37,564 miles
    Test number
    720075415056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail37,563 miles (+1,534)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,563 miles
    Test number
    627996166640
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass36,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    36,029 miles
    Test number
    332458982705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail36,026 miles (+1,966)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,026 miles
    Test number
    826625245048
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  7. Pass34,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    34,060 miles
    Test number
    437243424445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,060 miles (+1,832)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,060 miles
    Test number
    311652132022
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive light out
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass32,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    32,228 miles
    Test number
    983960228760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,226 miles (+1,742)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,226 miles
    Test number
    365615396109
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass30,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    30,484 miles
    Test number
    840388878327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,484 miles (+1,967)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,484 miles
    Test number
    992248883058
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass28,517 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,517 miles
    Test number
    863550954582
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail28,516 miles (+2,819)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,516 miles
    Test number
    945393115699
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass25,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,697 miles
    Test number
    338091972682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,697 miles (+3,627)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,697 miles
    Test number
    990865821970
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass22,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    22,070 miles
    Test number
    700863339096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,070 miles (+3,150)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,070 miles
    Test number
    432587861101
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass18,920 miles (+4,613)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    18,920 miles
    Test number
    563751667028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisorySlight lip front brake discs

  20. Pass14,307 miles (+4,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,307 miles
    Test number
    371721943687
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  21. Pass10,177 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    10,177 miles
    Test number
    768257505153
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing edges
    • NoteExhaust corroding

Questions about S3 AEK

Does S3 AEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 AEK is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 AEK?
The MOT on S3 AEK is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 AEK done?
S3 AEK was recorded at 38,558 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 2,502 miles a year.
Has S3 AEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 AEK has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 AEK 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 S3 AEK find?
S3 AEK passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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