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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 BVCMOT history

LB12 BVC is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,075 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 BVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 BVC was last recorded at 66,075 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,193 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,882 miles
Average per year
3,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,075 miles
  • 2025 – 63,193 miles
  • 2024 – 59,997 miles
  • 2023 – 56,619 miles
  • 2022 – 53,172 miles
  • 2021 – 49,366 miles
  • 2020 – 46,842 miles
  • 2019 – 44,543 miles
  • 2018 – 41,306 miles
  • 2017 – 32,308 miles
  • 2016 – 26,972 miles
  • 2015 – 21,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,075 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to body (1.1.12 (f) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,075 miles (+2,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,075 miles
    Test number
    832694512664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass63,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,193 miles
    Test number
    750672000618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail63,193 miles (+3,196)5 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,193 miles
    Test number
    777218570691
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass59,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,997 miles
    Test number
    291140951994
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail59,997 miles (+3,378)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,997 miles
    Test number
    342797701413
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass56,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,619 miles
    Test number
    418995114112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,619 miles (+3,447)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,619 miles
    Test number
    227152307951
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass53,172 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,172 miles
    Test number
    853271911098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,169 miles (+3,803)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,169 miles
    Test number
    105225931075
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass49,366 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,366 miles
    Test number
    833112810812
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail49,350 miles (+2,508)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,350 miles
    Test number
    287401245203
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm 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))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass46,842 miles (+2,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,842 miles
    Test number
    376047224568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass44,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,543 miles
    Test number
    648888360906
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust corroded

  14. Fail44,542 miles (+3,236)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,542 miles
    Test number
    480598468615
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust corroded

  15. Pass41,306 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,306 miles
    Test number
    727241402456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,296 miles (+2,791)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,296 miles
    Test number
    960736742086
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass38,505 miles (+6,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,505 miles
    Test number
    760426487644
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  18. Pass32,308 miles (+5,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,308 miles
    Test number
    102795043889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split

  19. Pass26,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,972 miles
    Test number
    559732814640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,972 miles (+5,764)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,972 miles
    Test number
    389585374545
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass21,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,208 miles
    Test number
    615229455175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,208 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,208 miles
    Test number
    118469855106
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB12 BVC

Does LB12 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 BVC is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 BVC?
The MOT on LB12 BVC is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 BVC done?
LB12 BVC was recorded at 66,075 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,981 miles a year.
Has LB12 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 BVC has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 BVC 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 LB12 BVC find?
LB12 BVC passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on callipers; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to body.

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