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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 FGNMOT history

LB12 FGN is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 26,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
26,379 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FGN
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
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FGN was last recorded at 26,379 miles on 14 May 2026, 690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,689 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
690 miles
Average per year
1,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,379 miles
  • 2025 – 25,689 miles
  • 2024 – 24,594 miles
  • 2023 – 23,370 miles
  • 2022 – 21,932 miles
  • 2021 – 20,605 miles
  • 2020 – 19,294 miles
  • 2019 – 15,599 miles
  • 2018 – 12,994 miles
  • 2017 – 10,659 miles
  • 2016 – 9,297 miles
  • 2015 – 7,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,379 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass26,379 miles (+690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    26,379 miles
    Test number
    532394449438
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass25,689 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    25,689 miles
    Test number
    670358710773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail25,689 miles (+1,095)1 dangerous2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,689 miles
    Test number
    444990719957
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass24,594 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    24,594 miles
    Test number
    820262423816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail24,592 miles (+1,222)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,592 miles
    Test number
    155504939742
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass23,370 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    23,370 miles
    Test number
    650929828290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,932 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    21,932 miles
    Test number
    558617339977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail21,932 miles (+1,327)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,932 miles
    Test number
    354599710337
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass20,605 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    20,605 miles
    Test number
    614625206307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,294 miles (+3,695)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    19,294 miles
    Test number
    913982290977
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut on sidewall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass15,599 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    15,599 miles
    Test number
    123485347421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,994 miles (+2,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    12,994 miles
    Test number
    609229840374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass10,659 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    10,659 miles
    Test number
    313910373992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,297 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    9,297 miles
    Test number
    888189047946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    7,996 miles
    Test number
    606379365142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 FGN

Does LB12 FGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 FGN is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FGN?
The MOT on LB12 FGN is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 FGN done?
LB12 FGN was recorded at 26,379 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 1,686 miles a year.
Has LB12 FGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FGN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 FGN 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 FGN find?
LB12 FGN passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded.

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