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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2020 · 1,248 cc

W18 DWSMOT history

W18 DWS is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Mar 2020. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 38,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2026.

W18 DWS orange Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
38,468 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 DWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
12 Mar 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 DWS was last recorded at 38,468 miles on 11 Oct 2026, 3,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,846 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,622 miles
Average per year
3,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,468 miles
  • 2025 – 34,846 miles
  • 2024 – 34,237 miles
  • 2023 – 26,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,468 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 6 Jan 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,468 miles (+3,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    38,468 miles
    Test number
    549100122963
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass34,846 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    34,846 miles
    Test number
    657083914898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,268 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    34,268 miles
    Test number
    153469392350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail34,237 miles (+2,988)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,237 miles
    Test number
    329188523058
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass31,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    31,249 miles
    Test number
    994227579217
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail31,249 miles (+4,868)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,249 miles
    Test number
    725309364036
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass26,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    26,381 miles
    Test number
    239527994118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 DWS

Does W18 DWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 DWS is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 DWS?
The MOT on W18 DWS is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 DWS done?
W18 DWS was recorded at 38,468 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2026, an average of 3,213 miles a year.
Has W18 DWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 DWS has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on W18 DWS 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 W18 DWS find?
W18 DWS passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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