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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

Y20 MECMOT history

Y20 MEC is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 41,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

Y20 MEC blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
41,691 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 MEC was last recorded at 41,691 miles on 28 May 2026, 1,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,011 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,680 miles
Average per year
2,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,691 miles
  • 2025 – 40,011 miles
  • 2024 – 36,843 miles
  • 2022 – 33,476 miles
  • 2021 – 30,761 miles
  • 2020 – 28,992 miles
  • 2019 – 26,569 miles
  • 2018 – 22,870 miles
  • 2017 – 20,663 miles
  • 2016 – 17,196 miles
  • 2015 – 10,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,691 miles
  • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
  • AdvisoryBattery insecure but not likely to fall off
  • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront tyres cracked/torn in tread
  • AdvisoryNsr tyre heavily stepped and cracked in tread
  • AdvisoryOsr metal brake pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryOsr tyre stepped and cracked in tread
  • AdvisoryUnable to inspect brake pad condition/thickness due to type of wheels.

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,691 miles (+1,680)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    41,691 miles
    Test number
    346378857629
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracked/torn in tread
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre heavily stepped and cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryOsr metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre stepped and cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect brake pad condition/thickness due to type of wheels.
  2. Pass40,011 miles (+3,168)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    40,011 miles
    Test number
    612925687008
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass36,843 miles (+3,367)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    36,843 miles
    Test number
    240737051852
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass33,476 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    33,476 miles
    Test number
    753040955022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,761 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    30,761 miles
    Test number
    232577467908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,992 miles (+2,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,992 miles
    Test number
    641225301624
    • AdvisoryEngine cover , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
  7. Pass26,569 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,569 miles
    Test number
    895486612625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,870 miles (+2,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,870 miles
    Test number
    843886174346
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing very slightly.
  9. Pass20,663 miles (+3,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    20,663 miles
    Test number
    253834832536
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has sidewall damage
  10. Pass17,196 miles (+6,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    17,196 miles
    Test number
    273172215716
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre sidewall damage
  11. Pass10,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    10,539 miles
    Test number
    199232095424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 MEC

Does Y20 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 MEC is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 MEC?
The MOT on Y20 MEC is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 MEC done?
Y20 MEC was recorded at 41,691 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 2,793 miles a year.
Has Y20 MEC ever failed its MOT?
No. Y20 MEC has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y20 MEC 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 Y20 MEC find?
Y20 MEC passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 8 advisories: all brake discs corroded; battery insecure but not likely to fall off; front headlamp lenses deteriorated, and 5 more.

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