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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

T18 TBLMOT history

T18 TBL is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 19 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 56,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,815 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 TBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 TBL was last recorded at 56,815 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,815 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,815 miles
  • 2024 – 53,931 miles
  • 2023 – 48,850 miles
  • 2022 – 43,361 miles
  • 2021 – 37,264 miles
  • 2020 – 32,481 miles
  • 2019 – 27,667 miles
  • 2018 – 21,044 miles
  • 2017 – 15,260 miles
  • 2016 – 13,560 miles
  • 2015 – 12,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,815 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,815 miles
    Test number
    242806323703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail56,815 miles (+2,884)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,815 miles
    Test number
    767147093020
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,931 miles (+162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    53,931 miles
    Test number
    967350329143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge due to underinflation (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail53,769 miles (+4,919)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,769 miles
    Test number
    736617703099
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier wrong battery (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge due to underinflation (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass48,850 miles (+5,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    48,850 miles
    Test number
    924052441720
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass43,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    43,361 miles
    Test number
    271856726299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail43,359 miles (+6,095)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,359 miles
    Test number
    750742456013
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery positive terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass37,264 miles (+111)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    37,264 miles
    Test number
    367520522143
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joit (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail37,153 miles (+4,672)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,153 miles
    Test number
    306762503532
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joit (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass32,481 miles (+4,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,481 miles
    Test number
    686506720594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass27,667 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,667 miles
    Test number
    343881475225
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak @ oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail27,645 miles (+6,601)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,645 miles
    Test number
    929226839675
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak @ oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass21,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    21,044 miles
    Test number
    538362218073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,044 miles (+5,784)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,044 miles
    Test number
    527063969126
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass15,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    15,260 miles
    Test number
    853012057872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail15,258 miles (+1,698)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,258 miles
    Test number
    246370609012
    • 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)

  17. Pass13,560 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    13,560 miles
    Test number
    790573331453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    12,914 miles
    Test number
    116062816953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail12,914 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,914 miles
    Test number
    674993467638
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about T18 TBL

Does T18 TBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 TBL is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T18 TBL?
The MOT on T18 TBL is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 TBL done?
T18 TBL was recorded at 56,815 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,427 miles a year.
Has T18 TBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 TBL has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T18 TBL 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 TBL find?
T18 TBL passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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