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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 BVKMOT history

LB12 BVK is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 60,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
60,181 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 BVK
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
5 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 BVK was last recorded at 60,181 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 7,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,078 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,103 miles
Average per year
3,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,181 miles
  • 2025 – 53,078 miles
  • 2024 – 44,763 miles
  • 2023 – 37,776 miles
  • 2022 – 34,858 miles
  • 2021 – 31,984 miles
  • 2019 – 27,287 miles
  • 2018 – 25,088 miles
  • 2017 – 23,003 miles
  • 2016 – 20,269 miles
  • 2015 – 17,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,181 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,181 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    60,181 miles
    Test number
    758314913003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,078 miles (+8,315)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    53,078 miles
    Test number
    364321135417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,763 miles (+6,987)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    44,763 miles
    Test number
    333592852680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,776 miles (+2,918)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    37,776 miles
    Test number
    432205846381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass34,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    34,858 miles
    Test number
    740414048466
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail34,858 miles (+2,874)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,858 miles
    Test number
    759738262722
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass31,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    31,984 miles
    Test number
    580355278735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail31,984 miles (+4,697)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,984 miles
    Test number
    127450476798
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass27,287 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,287 miles
    Test number
    387677897585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,280 miles (+2,192)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,280 miles
    Test number
    492151371874
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass25,088 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    25,088 miles
    Test number
    413501457842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,003 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    23,003 miles
    Test number
    506421499017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,269 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,269 miles
    Test number
    347329992963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,442 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,442 miles
    Test number
    528675685189
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB12 BVK

Does LB12 BVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 BVK is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 BVK?
The MOT on LB12 BVK is valid until 2 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 BVK done?
LB12 BVK was recorded at 60,181 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,979 miles a year.
Has LB12 BVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 BVK has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB12 BVK 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 BVK find?
LB12 BVK passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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