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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

S6 GBSMOT history

S6 GBS is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 30,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

S6 GBS white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
30,477 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 GBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 GBS was last recorded at 30,477 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,345 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,132 miles
Average per year
1,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,477 miles
  • 2025 – 29,345 miles
  • 2024 – 28,296 miles
  • 2023 – 27,301 miles
  • 2022 – 26,416 miles
  • 2021 – 25,416 miles
  • 2020 – 24,117 miles
  • 2019 – 22,321 miles
  • 2018 – 20,325 miles
  • 2017 – 18,556 miles
  • 2016 – 16,476 miles
  • 2015 – 14,337 miles
  • 2014 – 12,346 miles
  • 2013 – 10,036 miles
  • 2012 – 7,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,477 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,477 miles (+1,132)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    30,477 miles
    Test number
    327228812476
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass29,345 miles (+1,049)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    29,345 miles
    Test number
    711271276389
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass28,296 miles (+995)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    28,296 miles
    Test number
    468972517494
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  4. Pass27,301 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    27,301 miles
    Test number
    369137538434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail27,299 miles (+883)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,299 miles
    Test number
    553081134523
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass26,416 miles (+1,000)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    808053423948
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass25,416 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,416 miles
    Test number
    713198968521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail25,415 miles (+1,298)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,415 miles
    Test number
    373032537315
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass24,117 miles (+1,796)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    24,117 miles
    Test number
    501888196833
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass22,321 miles (+1,996)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,321 miles
    Test number
    803034274319
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass20,325 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    20,325 miles
    Test number
    469187298802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,556 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,556 miles
    Test number
    640392820644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,476 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,476 miles
    Test number
    107458762891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,337 miles
    Test number
    215997175057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail14,337 miles (+1,991)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,337 miles
    Test number
    979727875049
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass12,346 miles (+2,310)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,346 miles
    Test number
    938243984000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass10,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,036 miles
    Test number
    168328473000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail10,036 miles (+2,592)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,036 miles
    Test number
    176558373078
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass7,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    7,444 miles
    Test number
    927838982037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 GBS

Does S6 GBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 GBS is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 GBS?
The MOT on S6 GBS is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 GBS done?
S6 GBS was recorded at 30,477 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,647 miles a year.
Has S6 GBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 GBS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S6 GBS 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 S6 GBS find?
S6 GBS passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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