Toyota logo

Toyota Picnic

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S51 BNJMOT history

S51 BNJ is a red petrol Toyota Picnic first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,032 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,061 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S51 BNJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S51 BNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Picnic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S51 BNJ was last recorded at 119,032 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,419 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
613 miles
Average per year
3,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,032 miles
  • 2025 – 118,419 miles
  • 2024 – 117,467 miles
  • 2023 – 116,480 miles
  • 2022 – 114,047 miles
  • 2021 – 113,470 miles
  • 2020 – 112,462 miles
  • 2019 – 110,436 miles
  • 2018 – 108,259 miles
  • 2017 – 104,571 miles
  • 2016 – 100,593 miles
  • 2015 – 97,465 miles
  • 2014 – 94,185 miles
  • 2013 – 91,619 miles
  • 2012 – 89,370 miles
  • 2011 – 87,052 miles
  • 2010 – 85,408 miles
  • 2009 – 77,778 miles
  • 2008 – 70,165 miles
  • 2007 – 63,363 miles
  • 2006 – 56,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,032 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi hose split very slightly (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,032 miles (+613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,032 miles
    Test number
    781764465835
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass118,419 miles (+952)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,419 miles
    Test number
    334832734324
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,467 miles (+987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,467 miles
    Test number
    688215383558
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass116,480 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,480 miles
    Test number
    847293864535
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,480 miles (+2,433)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,480 miles
    Test number
    262365950042
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,047 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,047 miles
    Test number
    151714093346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WALL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WALL (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail114,047 miles (+577)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,047 miles
    Test number
    719519958024
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WALL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WALL (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,470 miles (+1,008)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,470 miles
    Test number
    606413774398
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,462 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,462 miles
    Test number
    474933357597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,436 miles (+2,177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,436 miles
    Test number
    419703901741
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass108,259 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,259 miles
    Test number
    491823233881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,111 miles (+3,540)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,111 miles
    Test number
    461607323987
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryReg plates poor condition

  13. Pass104,571 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,571 miles
    Test number
    908691091391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi hose split very slightly (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail104,558 miles (+3,965)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,558 miles
    Test number
    941276652628
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi split + showing cords (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc c.v boot split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi hose split very slightly (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass100,593 miles (+3,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,593 miles
    Test number
    631869561320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads just in MOT pass limit (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass97,465 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,465 miles
    Test number
    767156405131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,185 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,185 miles
    Test number
    449215804124
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass94,185 miles (+2,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,185 miles
    Test number
    877005504134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass91,619 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,619 miles
    Test number
    435727603135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,608 miles (+2,238)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,608 miles
    Test number
    918405503186
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass89,370 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,370 miles
    Test number
    115264702112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,052 miles
    Test number
    476832301114
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail87,047 miles (+1,639)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,047 miles
    Test number
    776002301136
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass85,408 miles (+7,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,408 miles
    Test number
    221184400172
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass77,778 miles (+7,613)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,778 miles
    Test number
    223358409457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,165 miles (+6,802)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    304761588071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,363 miles (+6,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,363 miles
    Test number
    100612997069
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  28. Pass56,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,573 miles
    Test number
    512862186003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S51 BNJ

Does S51 BNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S51 BNJ is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S51 BNJ?
The MOT on S51 BNJ is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S51 BNJ done?
S51 BNJ was recorded at 119,032 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,061 miles a year.
Has S51 BNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S51 BNJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S51 BNJ 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 S51 BNJ find?
S51 BNJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all S51 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.