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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,248 cc

X16 VYXMOT history

X16 VYX is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 76,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

X16 VYX black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
76,709 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X16 VYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X16 VYX was last recorded at 76,709 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,699 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,709 miles
  • 2025 – 74,506 miles
  • 2024 – 68,771 miles
  • 2023 – 63,916 miles
  • 2022 – 60,147 miles
  • 2021 – 56,851 miles
  • 2020 – 54,459 miles
  • 2019 – 51,582 miles
  • 2017 – 46,608 miles
  • 2016 – 43,966 miles
  • 2015 – 40,475 miles
  • 2014 – 31,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,709 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,709 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    76,709 miles
    Test number
    643392202353
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail76,699 miles (+2,193)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,699 miles
    Test number
    643226411973
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,506 miles
    Test number
    709406488459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail74,505 miles (+5,734)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,505 miles
    Test number
    741071427038
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass68,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,771 miles
    Test number
    115119306623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,770 miles (+4,854)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,770 miles
    Test number
    919412875237
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass63,916 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,916 miles
    Test number
    856581238183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail63,902 miles (+3,755)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,902 miles
    Test number
    269329926569
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts caused by cracking of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged The rigid part attached to the flexi is deformed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Caused by cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass60,147 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    426235454216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,851 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,851 miles
    Test number
    175658032498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,459 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,459 miles
    Test number
    910435935009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,582 miles
    Test number
    544802203673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail51,576 miles (+4,968)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,576 miles
    Test number
    821706334598
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass46,608 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,608 miles
    Test number
    852969689620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,606 miles (+2,640)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,606 miles
    Test number
    305318583017
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass43,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,966 miles
    Test number
    414344649009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,966 miles (+3,491)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,966 miles
    Test number
    846903796022
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass40,475 miles (+8,560)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,475 miles
    Test number
    940303700882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,915 miles
    Test number
    336539344268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X16 VYX

Does X16 VYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 VYX is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X16 VYX?
The MOT on X16 VYX is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X16 VYX done?
X16 VYX was recorded at 76,709 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,706 miles a year.
Has X16 VYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X16 VYX has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X16 VYX 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 X16 VYX find?
X16 VYX passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle.

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