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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 CTYMOT history

LB12 CTY is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 75,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,473 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CTY was last recorded at 75,473 miles on 1 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,473 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,473 miles
  • 2025 – 72,113 miles
  • 2024 – 68,769 miles
  • 2023 – 64,037 miles
  • 2022 – 61,910 miles
  • 2021 – 59,110 miles
  • 2020 – 56,254 miles
  • 2019 – 53,962 miles
  • 2018 – 51,241 miles
  • 2017 – 48,414 miles
  • 2016 – 44,954 miles
  • 2015 – 40,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,473 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    349300180752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,473 miles (+3,360)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    777935042028
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,113 miles (+3,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    72,113 miles
    Test number
    623595714765
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirements

  4. Pass68,769 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    368229551412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail68,769 miles (+4,732)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    816581233911
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass64,037 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    64,037 miles
    Test number
    503723809856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,036 miles (+2,126)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,036 miles
    Test number
    596780924309
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day time running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass61,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,910 miles
    Test number
    845894408974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail61,910 miles (+2,800)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,910 miles
    Test number
    760914305696
    • MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass59,110 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,110 miles
    Test number
    133893471481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,254 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    315519497484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,246 miles (+2,284)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,246 miles
    Test number
    355131706777
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass53,962 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,962 miles
    Test number
    101795188109
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass51,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,241 miles
    Test number
    571299734553
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail51,241 miles (+2,827)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,241 miles
    Test number
    836153065113
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass48,414 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,414 miles
    Test number
    905676277553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,954 miles (+4,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,954 miles
    Test number
    824070055441
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass40,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,364 miles
    Test number
    295974055428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail40,364 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,364 miles
    Test number
    547734655150
    • Repaired at testOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB12 CTY

Does LB12 CTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CTY is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CTY?
The MOT on LB12 CTY is valid until 30 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 CTY done?
LB12 CTY was recorded at 75,473 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,218 miles a year.
Has LB12 CTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CTY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 CTY 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 CTY find?
LB12 CTY passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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