Kia Picanto
Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc
LB12 BVFMOT history
LB12 BVF is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 32,467 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 32,467 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,188 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 BVF
- 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 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 BVF was last recorded at 32,467 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 30,767 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,700 miles
- Average per year
- 2,188 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 32,467 miles
- 2025 – 30,767 miles
- 2024 – 24,813 miles
- 2023 – 22,436 miles
- 2022 – 20,099 miles
- 2021 – 19,796 miles
- 2020 – 17,940 miles
- 2019 – 16,183 miles
- 2018 – 14,479 miles
- 2017 – 12,506 miles
- 2016 – 10,655 miles
- 2015 – 8,947 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass32,467 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR,OSF and both front to rears @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc showing signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe and rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass32,467 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 32,467 miles
- Test number
- 159958176380
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR,OSF and both front to rears @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc showing signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe and rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail32,467 miles (+1,700)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,467 miles
- Test number
- 937495190939
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour NSF and OSF (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR,OSF and both front to rears @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc showing signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe and rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass30,767 miles (+5,954)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 30,767 miles
- Test number
- 141332883164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,813 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 24,813 miles
- Test number
- 281887962061
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
Fail24,813 miles (+2,377)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,813 miles
- Test number
- 602856504538
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
Pass22,436 miles (+2,337)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 22,436 miles
- Test number
- 981204152732
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear shock-absorbers corroded
Pass20,099 miles (+303)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 20,099 miles
- Test number
- 899570437213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 19,796 miles
- Test number
- 620533099115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,796 miles (+1,856)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,796 miles
- Test number
- 346890789707
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass17,940 miles (+1,757)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 17,940 miles
- Test number
- 210036773876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,183 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 16,183 miles
- Test number
- 123155867192
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail16,183 miles (+1,704)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,183 miles
- Test number
- 350092560060
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass14,479 miles (+1,973)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 14,479 miles
- Test number
- 746659381359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,506 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 12,506 miles
- Test number
- 696372881279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,505 miles (+1,850)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,505 miles
- Test number
- 188436923105
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass10,655 miles (+1,708)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 10,655 miles
- Test number
- 208075034348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,947 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 8,947 miles
- Test number
- 235306775123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 BVF
- Does LB12 BVF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 BVF is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 BVF?
- The MOT on LB12 BVF is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 BVF done?
- LB12 BVF was recorded at 32,467 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,188 miles a year.
- Has LB12 BVF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 BVF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 BVF 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 BVF find?
- LB12 BVF passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr,osf and both front to rears @ rear; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf and osf; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc showing signs of heat, and 5 more.
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