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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2015 · 998 cc

T21 EALMOT history

T21 EAL is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 23 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 57,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,367 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 EAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 EAL was last recorded at 57,367 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,959 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,408 miles
Average per year
5,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,367 miles
  • 2025 – 55,959 miles
  • 2024 – 52,085 miles
  • 2023 – 44,774 miles
  • 2022 – 34,378 miles
  • 2021 – 26,344 miles
  • 2020 – 21,468 miles
  • 2019 – 17,388 miles
  • 2018 – 11,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,367 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,367 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,367 miles
    Test number
    353893453487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,959 miles (+3,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,959 miles
    Test number
    839991792777
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking sump plug weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass52,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    52,085 miles
    Test number
    518157616725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail52,083 miles (+7,309)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,083 miles
    Test number
    823183183447
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads below 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer sholder (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads below 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass44,774 miles (+10,396)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    444603651742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass34,378 miles (+8,034)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    34,378 miles
    Test number
    812897729517
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play nsf rack arm
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing

  7. Pass26,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,344 miles
    Test number
    855386756218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail26,344 miles (+4,876)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,344 miles
    Test number
    387328134616
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass21,468 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    21,468 miles
    Test number
    728136221783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,388 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    17,388 miles
    Test number
    712234556920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    11,131 miles
    Test number
    567452260108
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Questions about T21 EAL

Does T21 EAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 EAL is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 EAL?
The MOT on T21 EAL is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 EAL done?
T21 EAL was recorded at 57,367 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,778 miles a year.
Has T21 EAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 EAL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T21 EAL 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 T21 EAL find?
T21 EAL passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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