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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

V5 GROMOT history

V5 GRO is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

V5 GRO silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,042 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 GRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 GRO was last recorded at 92,042 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,042 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,042 miles
  • 2025 – 89,340 miles
  • 2024 – 87,161 miles
  • 2023 – 84,078 miles
  • 2022 – 73,330 miles
  • 2020 – 69,937 miles
  • 2019 – 57,456 miles
  • 2018 – 47,342 miles
  • 2017 – 41,665 miles
  • 2016 – 36,375 miles
  • 2015 – 35,046 miles
  • 2014 – 34,105 miles
  • 2013 – 30,223 miles
  • 2012 – 24,644 miles
  • 2011 – 19,768 miles
  • 2010 – 15,083 miles
  • 2009 – 11,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,042 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Cambelt due??

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,042 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,042 miles
    Test number
    915495207611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail92,042 miles (+2,702)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,042 miles
    Test number
    769008948865
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass89,340 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,340 miles
    Test number
    718301559610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail89,340 miles (+2,179)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,340 miles
    Test number
    245944590653
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass87,161 miles (+3,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    550325228664
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass84,078 miles (+10,748)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,078 miles
    Test number
    578382671148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,330 miles (+3,393)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,330 miles
    Test number
    371689009878
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass69,937 miles (+12,481)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,937 miles
    Test number
    125070988435
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass57,456 miles (+10,114)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,456 miles
    Test number
    154945549695
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass47,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,342 miles
    Test number
    217050670718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail47,342 miles (+5,677)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,342 miles
    Test number
    151426194115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass41,665 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,665 miles
    Test number
    998586110793
    • AdvisoryCambelt due??
  13. Fail41,662 miles (+5,287)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,662 miles
    Test number
    256763498303
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryCambelt due??
    • AdvisorySlight bind to rear brakes
  14. Pass36,375 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    895951370362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,293 miles (+1,247)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,293 miles
    Test number
    248786272389
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread cracked (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread cracked (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass35,046 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,046 miles
    Test number
    248135315208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,105 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,105 miles
    Test number
    335544434418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,223 miles
    Test number
    976484023212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,223 miles (+5,579)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,223 miles
    Test number
    896114623240
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f top shock mount
  20. Pass24,644 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,644 miles
    Test number
    117056502238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,768 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,768 miles
    Test number
    285836211206
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  22. Fail19,673 miles (+4,590)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,673 miles
    Test number
    325300211470
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Fail15,083 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,083 miles
    Test number
    190305820222
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  24. Pass15,083 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,083 miles
    Test number
    234045720287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    11,387 miles
    Test number
    684705029287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 GRO

Does V5 GRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 GRO is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 GRO?
The MOT on V5 GRO is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 GRO done?
V5 GRO was recorded at 92,042 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,916 miles a year.
Has V5 GRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 GRO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 GRO 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 V5 GRO find?
V5 GRO passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 5 more.

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