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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,086 cc

T18 DOGMOT history

T18 DOG is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 24 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 25,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
25,995 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 DOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 DOG was last recorded at 25,995 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,979 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,995 miles
  • 2025 – 25,533 miles
  • 2024 – 25,062 miles
  • 2023 – 24,486 miles
  • 2022 – 23,646 miles
  • 2021 – 22,718 miles
  • 2020 – 21,546 miles
  • 2019 – 19,728 miles
  • 2018 – 17,596 miles
  • 2017 – 15,559 miles
  • 2016 – 13,591 miles
  • 2015 – 11,163 miles
  • 2014 – 9,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,995 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From sump advise replace soon to prevent leak getting worse (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Wiper blade defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,995 miles (+16)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    25,995 miles
    Test number
    216797076573
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From sump advise replace soon to prevent leak getting worse (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  2. Fail25,979 miles (+446)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,979 miles
    Test number
    618334094112
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  3. Pass25,533 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    25,533 miles
    Test number
    357230998105
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail25,521 miles (+459)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,521 miles
    Test number
    887298726373
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass25,062 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    25,062 miles
    Test number
    572378934480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,486 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    24,486 miles
    Test number
    554874653067
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail24,485 miles (+839)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,485 miles
    Test number
    372694167359
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass23,646 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    23,646 miles
    Test number
    937811389023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade defective

  9. Fail23,645 miles (+927)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,645 miles
    Test number
    356635721529
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade defective

  10. Pass22,718 miles (+1,172)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    22,718 miles
    Test number
    816125533321
    • AdvisoryMisaligned, but sufficient fluid to windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade defective

  11. Pass21,546 miles (+1,818)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    21,546 miles
    Test number
    464784637148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass19,728 miles (+2,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    19,728 miles
    Test number
    371618201610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  13. Pass17,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    17,596 miles
    Test number
    765607037616
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

  14. Fail17,596 miles (+2,037)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,596 miles
    Test number
    526350263743
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box snapped (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported middle pipe (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

  15. Pass15,559 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    15,559 miles
    Test number
    220149481319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,591 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    13,591 miles
    Test number
    822528360336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,163 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    11,163 miles
    Test number
    408943325077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    9,168 miles
    Test number
    269586214065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 DOG

Does T18 DOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 DOG is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 DOG?
The MOT on T18 DOG is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 DOG done?
T18 DOG was recorded at 25,995 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 1,394 miles a year.
Has T18 DOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 DOG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 DOG 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 T18 DOG find?
T18 DOG passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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