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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 CPYMOT history

LB12 CPY is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 10 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
81,037 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CPY
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 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CPY was last recorded at 81,037 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 1,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,463 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,574 miles
Average per year
3,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,037 miles
  • 2024 – 79,463 miles
  • 2023 – 77,881 miles
  • 2022 – 74,646 miles
  • 2021 – 71,525 miles
  • 2020 – 68,565 miles
  • 2019 – 66,347 miles
  • 2018 – 62,472 miles
  • 2017 – 56,846 miles
  • 2016 – 51,180 miles
  • 2015 – 43,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,037 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes cleaned and protected with grease

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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,037 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,037 miles
    Test number
    414153869887
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes cleaned and protected with grease

  2. Fail81,030 miles (+1,567)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,030 miles
    Test number
    578133709306
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hits stop (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth brake pipes to rear flexi starting to rust close to flexi hose connection

  3. Pass79,463 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,463 miles
    Test number
    643369844564
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 - Slightly Cracking but not Majorly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail79,458 miles (+1,577)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,458 miles
    Test number
    894150270778
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass77,881 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,881 miles
    Test number
    789154652917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,762 miles (+3,116)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,762 miles
    Test number
    529672964758
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass74,646 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,646 miles
    Test number
    608535012804
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail74,645 miles (+3,120)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    298678715959
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass71,525 miles (+2,960)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,525 miles
    Test number
    979541556263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,565 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,565 miles
    Test number
    662397588613
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail68,565 miles (+2,218)3 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,565 miles
    Test number
    566005378914
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass66,347 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    186941525867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail66,347 miles (+3,875)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    332466015938
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass62,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,472 miles
    Test number
    946544262233
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail62,472 miles (+5,626)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,472 miles
    Test number
    606377757798
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass56,846 miles (+5,666)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,846 miles
    Test number
    106718864746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,180 miles
    Test number
    932955432903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,180 miles (+7,268)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,180 miles
    Test number
    477143139748
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass43,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,912 miles
    Test number
    137732265136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 CPY

Does LB12 CPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CPY is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CPY?
The MOT on LB12 CPY is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 CPY done?
LB12 CPY was recorded at 81,037 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 3,594 miles a year.
Has LB12 CPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CPY has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 CPY 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 CPY find?
LB12 CPY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: both rear brake pipes cleaned and protected with grease.

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