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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 CPNMOT history

LB12 CPN is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 10 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,302 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CPN
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
10 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CPN was last recorded at 70,302 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,269 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
4,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,302 miles
  • 2025 – 64,482 miles
  • 2024 – 55,117 miles
  • 2023 – 39,163 miles
  • 2022 – 26,279 miles
  • 2021 – 25,708 miles
  • 2020 – 24,211 miles
  • 2019 – 22,895 miles
  • 2018 – 22,847 miles
  • 2017 – 21,136 miles
  • 2016 – 18,045 miles
  • 2015 – 16,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,302 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis earth strap looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,302 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,302 miles
    Test number
    596338556679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis earth strap loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail70,269 miles (+5,787)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,269 miles
    Test number
    913763748934
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis earth strap loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass64,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    64,482 miles
    Test number
    654020084779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,482 miles (+9,365)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,482 miles
    Test number
    763041688357
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass55,117 miles (+27)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    418403600417
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail55,090 miles (+15,927)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,090 miles
    Test number
    616654791113
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass39,163 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    39,163 miles
    Test number
    548343018077
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail39,163 miles (+12,884)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,163 miles
    Test number
    857180816642
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass26,279 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    26,279 miles
    Test number
    914856547474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,245 miles (+537)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,245 miles
    Test number
    200960739789
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Pass25,708 miles (+1,497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    25,708 miles
    Test number
    404332729785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass24,211 miles (+1,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    24,211 miles
    Test number
    909758041904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass22,895 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,895 miles
    Test number
    826351132502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  14. Pass22,847 miles (+1,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,847 miles
    Test number
    518981403821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down unable to check rear seatbelts

  15. Pass21,136 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,136 miles
    Test number
    620177376885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,045 miles
    Test number
    915211783452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,045 miles (+1,924)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,045 miles
    Test number
    591924505385
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass16,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,121 miles
    Test number
    159366255107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 CPN

Does LB12 CPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CPN is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CPN?
The MOT on LB12 CPN is valid until 11 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 CPN done?
LB12 CPN was recorded at 70,302 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,817 miles a year.
Has LB12 CPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CPN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 CPN 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 CPN find?
LB12 CPN passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front chassis earth strap loose; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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