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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 BVEMOT history

LB12 BVE is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,555 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 BVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 BVE was last recorded at 66,555 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,537 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,555 miles
  • 2025 – 63,188 miles
  • 2024 – 59,076 miles
  • 2023 – 57,026 miles
  • 2022 – 56,359 miles
  • 2021 – 54,114 miles
  • 2020 – 52,877 miles
  • 2019 – 52,047 miles
  • 2018 – 46,700 miles
  • 2017 – 43,938 miles
  • 2016 – 38,308 miles
  • 2015 – 30,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,555 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise removal of wheels for better view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,555 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,555 miles
    Test number
    965258462665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise removal of wheels for better view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail66,537 miles (+3,349)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,537 miles
    Test number
    124180704461
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise removal of wheels for better view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass63,188 miles (+4,112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    63,188 miles
    Test number
    880984311741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass59,076 miles (+2,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    59,076 miles
    Test number
    950329006664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass57,026 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,026 miles
    Test number
    157203337638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,359 miles (+2,245)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,359 miles
    Test number
    279520504914
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass54,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,114 miles
    Test number
    468166720402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,114 miles (+1,237)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,114 miles
    Test number
    444489025136
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass52,877 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,877 miles
    Test number
    182458322832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail52,873 miles (+826)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,873 miles
    Test number
    769723676159
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass52,047 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    922530811465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    453146757750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day running lamp not working

  13. Fail51,082 miles (+4,382)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    861407907855
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day running lamp not working

  14. Pass46,700 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,700 miles
    Test number
    712643375167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,938 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,938 miles
    Test number
    636075831618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,308 miles (+8,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,308 miles
    Test number
    887966142449
    • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE WIPER BLADE TORN BUT STILL ABLE TO CLEAN WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass30,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,021 miles
    Test number
    158915785119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,021 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,021 miles
    Test number
    209525085163
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LB12 BVE

Does LB12 BVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 BVE is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 BVE?
The MOT on LB12 BVE is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 BVE done?
LB12 BVE was recorded at 66,555 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,417 miles a year.
Has LB12 BVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 BVE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 BVE 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 BVE find?
LB12 BVE passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin advise removal of wheels for better view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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