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Kia Picanto

Green · Petrol · 2013 · 1,248 cc

Y21 EJWMOT history

Y21 EJW is a green petrol Kia Picanto first used on 4 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 84,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

Y21 EJW green Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
84,478 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 EJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 EJW was last recorded at 84,478 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,476 miles · 26 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,478 miles
  • 2025 – 80,116 miles
  • 2024 – 75,704 miles
  • 2023 – 71,152 miles
  • 2022 – 66,695 miles
  • 2021 – 62,314 miles
  • 2020 – 59,788 miles
  • 2019 – 56,694 miles
  • 2018 – 53,562 miles
  • 2017 – 47,577 miles
  • 2016 – 39,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,478 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,478 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    84,478 miles
    Test number
    737164279455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail84,476 miles (+4,360)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,476 miles
    Test number
    947369865715
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass80,116 miles (+4,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,116 miles
    Test number
    748909215719
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass75,704 miles (+4,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,704 miles
    Test number
    658445681153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass71,152 miles (+4,457)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,152 miles
    Test number
    462088636221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass66,695 miles (+4,381)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,695 miles
    Test number
    881838221339
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass62,314 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,314 miles
    Test number
    521192899910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,788 miles (+3,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,788 miles
    Test number
    891149354459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driving light inop

  9. Pass56,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,694 miles
    Test number
    343056563036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,694 miles (+3,132)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,694 miles
    Test number
    301456357370
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass53,562 miles (+5,985)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,562 miles
    Test number
    407881213479
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass47,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,577 miles
    Test number
    570528126529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,577 miles (+7,655)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,577 miles
    Test number
    394721310941
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass39,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,922 miles
    Test number
    594303402318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 EJW

Does Y21 EJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 EJW is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 EJW?
The MOT on Y21 EJW is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 EJW done?
Y21 EJW was recorded at 84,478 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 4,320 miles a year.
Has Y21 EJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 EJW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 EJW 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 Y21 EJW find?
Y21 EJW passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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