Kia Picanto
Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc
S3 RPOMOT history
S3 RPO is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 23 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,002 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 May 2027
- Mileage
- 69,002 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,858 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 RPO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,086 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 23 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 RPO was last recorded at 69,002 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,302 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 700 miles
- Average per year
- 2,858 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,002 miles
- 2025 – 68,302 miles
- 2024 – 67,633 miles
- 2023 – 66,921 miles
- 2022 – 65,901 miles
- 2021 – 64,544 miles
- 2020 – 63,512 miles
- 2019 – 61,922 miles
- 2018 – 56,997 miles
- 2017 – 53,168 miles
- 2016 – 48,559 miles
- 2015 – 43,251 miles
- 2014 – 38,739 miles
- 2013 – 34,149 miles
- 2012 – 29,154 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,002 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 11 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,002 miles (+700)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2027
- Odometer
- 69,002 miles
- Test number
- 323684001542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 68,302 miles
- Test number
- 449555249003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,302 miles (+669)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,302 miles
- Test number
- 201202916094
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts worn (5.3.2 (c))
Pass67,633 miles (+712)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 67,633 miles
- Test number
- 698259893241
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper shocker mounts (5.3.2 (c))
Pass66,921 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 66,921 miles
- Test number
- 988756932171
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail66,921 miles (+8)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,921 miles
- Test number
- 337971014773
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail66,913 miles (+1,012)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,913 miles
- Test number
- 269768604983
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass65,901 miles (+1,357)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 65,901 miles
- Test number
- 615638291335
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,544 miles (+1,032)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 64,544 miles
- Test number
- 519492845577
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,512 miles (+1,590)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2021
- Odometer
- 63,512 miles
- Test number
- 700814890986
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,922 miles (+4,925)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 61,922 miles
- Test number
- 827549890196
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken
Pass56,997 miles (+3,829)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 56,997 miles
- Test number
- 194938113380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,168 miles (+4,609)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 53,168 miles
- Test number
- 188969173318
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
Pass48,559 miles (+5,308)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2017
- Odometer
- 48,559 miles
- Test number
- 446137784039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,251 miles (+4,512)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2016
- Odometer
- 43,251 miles
- Test number
- 227006725171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass38,739 miles (+4,590)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2015
- Odometer
- 38,739 miles
- Test number
- 278791224127
- NoteBoth outer CV boots damp
Pass34,149 miles (+4,995)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2014
- Odometer
- 34,149 miles
- Test number
- 467658123127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,154 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 29,154 miles
- Test number
- 758782232141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,154 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,154 miles
- Test number
- 816302632166
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S3 RPO
- Does S3 RPO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 RPO is valid until 9 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 RPO?
- The MOT on S3 RPO is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 RPO done?
- S3 RPO was recorded at 69,002 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 2,858 miles a year.
- Has S3 RPO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 RPO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S3 RPO 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 RPO find?
- S3 RPO passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.