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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

S4 PNHMOT history

S4 PNH is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 13 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

S4 PNH black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,260 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 PNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S4 PNH was last recorded at 145,260 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 4,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,103 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4,157 miles
Average per year
6,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,260 miles
  • 2025 – 141,103 miles
  • 2024 – 136,546 miles
  • 2023 – 132,131 miles
  • 2022 – 127,151 miles
  • 2021 – 122,985 miles
  • 2020 – 118,542 miles
  • 2019 – 112,207 miles
  • 2018 – 105,940 miles
  • 2016 – 94,128 miles
  • 2015 – 86,948 miles
  • 2013 – 78,127 miles
  • 2012 – 72,088 miles
  • 2011 – 66,387 miles
  • 2010 – 39,189 miles
  • 2008 – 26,306 miles
  • 2007 – 21,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,260 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Handbrake light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,260 miles (+4,157)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,260 miles
    Test number
    771815913503
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  2. Pass141,103 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,103 miles
    Test number
    161591055883
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light on

  3. Fail141,102 miles (+4,556)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,102 miles
    Test number
    382204026920
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light on

  4. Pass136,546 miles (+4,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,546 miles
    Test number
    438056442073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass132,131 miles (+24)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,131 miles
    Test number
    918357415010
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail132,107 miles (+4,956)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,107 miles
    Test number
    365693957018
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass127,151 miles (+4,166)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,151 miles
    Test number
    914164347993
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass122,985 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,985 miles
    Test number
    302608913682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,978 miles (+4,436)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,978 miles
    Test number
    534964628375
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass118,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,542 miles
    Test number
    435400833963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,542 miles (+6,335)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,542 miles
    Test number
    397394268357
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  12. Pass112,207 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,207 miles
    Test number
    700110922855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail112,167 miles (+6,227)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,167 miles
    Test number
    695530244688
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass105,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,940 miles
    Test number
    224318095264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail105,940 miles (+11,812)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,940 miles
    Test number
    765010720198
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass94,128 miles (+7,180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,128 miles
    Test number
    879426190826
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail86,948 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    255820435053
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass86,948 miles (+8,821)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    959460935013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,127 miles (+6,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,127 miles
    Test number
    647003413325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass72,088 miles (+5,701)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,088 miles
    Test number
    668087802201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass66,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    378131911237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail66,387 miles (+27,198)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    409111811228
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,189 miles
    Test number
    361736330046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,189 miles (+12,883)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,189 miles
    Test number
    384456430018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass26,306 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,306 miles
    Test number
    101933418251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,083 miles
    Test number
    221762827216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 PNH

Does S4 PNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 PNH is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 PNH?
The MOT on S4 PNH is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 PNH done?
S4 PNH was recorded at 145,260 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 6,463 miles a year.
Has S4 PNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 PNH has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 PNH 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 S4 PNH find?
S4 PNH failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects: nearside front macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 1 more.

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