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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 CUKMOT history

LB12 CUK is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 81,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,650 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CUK
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 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CUK was last recorded at 81,650 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,650 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,650 miles
  • 2025 – 79,427 miles
  • 2024 – 76,797 miles
  • 2023 – 70,904 miles
  • 2022 – 65,919 miles
  • 2021 – 61,828 miles
  • 2020 – 58,547 miles
  • 2019 – 55,556 miles
  • 2018 – 52,616 miles
  • 2017 – 50,474 miles
  • 2016 – 44,621 miles
  • 2015 – 38,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,650 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,650 miles
    Test number
    655774722117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail81,650 miles (+2,223)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,650 miles
    Test number
    406024425939
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass79,427 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,427 miles
    Test number
    774824652618
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail79,427 miles (+2,630)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,427 miles
    Test number
    444920507313
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,797 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,797 miles
    Test number
    219476860494
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail76,794 miles (+5,890)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,794 miles
    Test number
    454156498099
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,904 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,904 miles
    Test number
    379600984396
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see rear brakes clearly

  8. Fail71,904 miles (+5,985)1 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,904 miles
    Test number
    546152634239
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see rear brakes clearly

  9. Pass65,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,919 miles
    Test number
    491082260516
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded, near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very slight leak rear of engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail65,919 miles (+4,091)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,919 miles
    Test number
    881382159281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded, near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very slight leak rear of engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass61,828 miles (+3,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,828 miles
    Test number
    792941060682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass58,547 miles (+2,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,547 miles
    Test number
    913257529122
    • AdvisoryNearside front day time running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass55,556 miles (+2,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,556 miles
    Test number
    458990003684
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass52,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,616 miles
    Test number
    914860585918
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail52,616 miles (+2,142)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,616 miles
    Test number
    625698203771
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass50,474 miles (+5,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,474 miles
    Test number
    219469971084
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass44,621 miles (+6,259)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,621 miles
    Test number
    292743844935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,362 miles
    Test number
    125592395186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 CUK

Does LB12 CUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CUK is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CUK?
The MOT on LB12 CUK is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 CUK done?
LB12 CUK was recorded at 81,650 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,922 miles a year.
Has LB12 CUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CUK has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 CUK 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 CUK find?
LB12 CUK passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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