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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,248 cc

TY02 WATMOT history

TY02 WAT is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 9 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 117,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,293 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

TY02 WAT was last recorded at 117,293 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,292 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,293 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush is splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from axle to floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,293 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,293 miles
    Test number
    797069409001
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail117,292 miles (+7,893)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,292 miles
    Test number
    995473958104
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass109,399 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,399 miles
    Test number
    678953378899
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail109,379 miles (+4,818)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,379 miles
    Test number
    577257179495
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Oil leaking excessively from the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass104,561 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,561 miles
    Test number
    711786150503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,505 miles (+7,499)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,505 miles
    Test number
    759186152299
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass97,006 miles (+5,133)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,006 miles
    Test number
    298577467410
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass91,873 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,873 miles
    Test number
    794045386316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,855 miles (+5,903)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,855 miles
    Test number
    113782429924
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass85,952 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,952 miles
    Test number
    848225059672
    • MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (fuel tank area) (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from axle to floor (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail85,942 miles (+5,296)9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,942 miles
    Test number
    726000451151
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener on inside mirrior (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from axle to floor (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass80,646 miles (+4,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    196469193705
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass76,412 miles (+3,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,412 miles
    Test number
    331166897624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass73,162 miles (+10,198)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,162 miles
    Test number
    390975455782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,964 miles (+10,150)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,964 miles
    Test number
    261517890746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,814 miles (+9,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,814 miles
    Test number
    177270425216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass42,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,959 miles
    Test number
    457931224214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TY02 WAT

When is the MOT due on TY02 WAT?
The MOT on TY02 WAT is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TY02 WAT done?
TY02 WAT was recorded at 117,293 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,199 miles a year.
Has TY02 WAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TY02 WAT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on TY02 WAT 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 TY02 WAT find?
TY02 WAT passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s.

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