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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

Y18 RHDMOT history

Y18 RHD is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

Y18 RHD blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
66,740 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 RHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 RHD was last recorded at 66,740 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 6,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,745 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,995 miles
Average per year
3,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,740 miles
  • 2025 – 59,745 miles
  • 2024 – 54,726 miles
  • 2023 – 49,848 miles
  • 2022 – 44,056 miles
  • 2021 – 38,718 miles
  • 2020 – 37,437 miles
  • 2019 – 36,010 miles
  • 2018 – 33,630 miles
  • 2017 – 31,134 miles
  • 2016 – 28,559 miles
  • 2015 – 25,653 miles
  • 2014 – 23,229 miles
  • 2013 – 21,020 miles
  • 2012 – 19,192 miles
  • 2011 – 15,664 miles
  • 2010 – 11,666 miles
  • 2009 – 8,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,740 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive AC leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,740 miles (+6,995)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    66,740 miles
    Test number
    252275526714
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive AC leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass59,745 miles (+5,019)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,745 miles
    Test number
    419061524273
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,726 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,726 miles
    Test number
    642382295977
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail54,724 miles (+4,876)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,724 miles
    Test number
    897053856931
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass49,848 miles (+5,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,848 miles
    Test number
    393358874165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass44,056 miles (+5,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,056 miles
    Test number
    987569755038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass38,718 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,718 miles
    Test number
    434570572313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail38,718 miles (+1,281)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,718 miles
    Test number
    323893505055
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass37,437 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,437 miles
    Test number
    872426553064
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow effort on both sides of parking brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension top mountings

  10. Fail37,436 miles (+1,426)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,436 miles
    Test number
    650566382557
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow effort on both sides of parking brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension top mountings

  11. Pass36,010 miles (+2,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,010 miles
    Test number
    781902170108
    • AdvisoryFront top mounts worn
    • AdvisoryO/s door mirror requires attention

  12. Pass33,630 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,630 miles
    Test number
    607198178768
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail33,630 miles (+2,496)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,630 miles
    Test number
    247869252014
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass31,134 miles (+2,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,134 miles
    Test number
    822634474491
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass cracked

  15. Pass28,559 miles (+2,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,559 miles
    Test number
    283918270004
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySlightly low effort on nearside parking brake
    • AdvisoryTread on both front tyres close to wear bars

  16. Pass25,653 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,653 miles
    Test number
    273882118950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,229 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,229 miles
    Test number
    427238754288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,228 miles (+2,208)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,228 miles
    Test number
    735304454283
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass21,020 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,020 miles
    Test number
    268170153207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,192 miles
    Test number
    948604442276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,192 miles (+3,528)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,192 miles
    Test number
    757674942212
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass15,664 miles (+3,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,664 miles
    Test number
    966894141279
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  23. Pass11,666 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,666 miles
    Test number
    452888330281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,067 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    8,067 miles
    Test number
    243019559246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    6,710 miles
    Test number
    492269829070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 RHD

Does Y18 RHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 RHD is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 RHD?
The MOT on Y18 RHD is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 RHD done?
Y18 RHD was recorded at 66,740 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,389 miles a year.
Has Y18 RHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 RHD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y18 RHD 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 RHD find?
Y18 RHD passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust system corroded; front fluid leak, but not excessive ac leak; front oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 2 more.

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