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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 998 cc

Y18 AHCMOT history

Y18 AHC is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 126,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

Y18 AHC black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,943 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 AHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
12 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 AHC was last recorded at 126,943 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,943 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,943 miles
  • 2025 – 109,922 miles
  • 2024 – 89,045 miles
  • 2023 – 88,926 miles
  • 2022 – 84,867 miles
  • 2021 – 75,976 miles
  • 2020 – 70,331 miles
  • 2019 – 60,409 miles
  • 2018 – 47,782 miles
  • 2017 – 35,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,943 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,943 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,943 miles
    Test number
    354406844738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail126,943 miles (+17,021)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,943 miles
    Test number
    441963659034
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass109,922 miles (+20,877)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,922 miles
    Test number
    324451838934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,045 miles
    Test number
    623476324205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail89,045 miles (+119)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,045 miles
    Test number
    187847320758
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass88,926 miles (+4,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,926 miles
    Test number
    943886413963
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass84,867 miles (+8,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,867 miles
    Test number
    673378137634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass75,976 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,976 miles
    Test number
    391339632827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail75,954 miles (+5,623)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,954 miles
    Test number
    500258478993
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass70,331 miles (+9,922)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,331 miles
    Test number
    905151874925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,409 miles (+12,627)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,409 miles
    Test number
    156227687138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,782 miles (+12,587)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,782 miles
    Test number
    355596046852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,195 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,195 miles
    Test number
    463574190243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,155 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,155 miles
    Test number
    444813692195
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y18 AHC

Does Y18 AHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 AHC is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 AHC?
The MOT on Y18 AHC 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 Y18 AHC done?
Y18 AHC was recorded at 126,943 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 10,080 miles a year.
Has Y18 AHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 AHC has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 AHC 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 Y18 AHC find?
Y18 AHC passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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