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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 FGUMOT history

LB12 FGU is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,217 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FGU
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 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FGU was last recorded at 94,217 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,214 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,217 miles
  • 2025 – 92,009 miles
  • 2024 – 90,047 miles
  • 2023 – 87,803 miles
  • 2022 – 84,782 miles
  • 2021 – 81,790 miles
  • 2020 – 79,459 miles
  • 2019 – 76,333 miles
  • 2018 – 71,225 miles
  • 2017 – 66,358 miles
  • 2016 – 46,430 miles
  • 2015 – 34,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,217 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,217 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,217 miles
    Test number
    542649523107
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light not working

  2. Fail94,214 miles (+2,205)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,214 miles
    Test number
    319446940480
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light not working

  3. Pass92,009 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,009 miles
    Test number
    826717551895
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail92,004 miles (+1,957)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,004 miles
    Test number
    552910816049
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass90,047 miles (+2,244)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,047 miles
    Test number
    115923357907
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,803 miles (+3,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,803 miles
    Test number
    475372435347
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,782 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,782 miles
    Test number
    601799505921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,775 miles (+2,985)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,775 miles
    Test number
    495913186893
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,790 miles (+2,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,790 miles
    Test number
    448326359424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass79,459 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,459 miles
    Test number
    484199084632
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail79,456 miles (+3,123)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    655217214412
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass76,333 miles (+5,108)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,333 miles
    Test number
    929523898777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,225 miles
    Test number
    525684467689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,225 miles (+4,867)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,225 miles
    Test number
    434216006949
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRL not working
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads cracking

  15. Pass66,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,358 miles
    Test number
    290478419688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,358 miles (+8,042)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,358 miles
    Test number
    575621130152
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass58,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,316 miles
    Test number
    147938036908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,316 miles (+11,886)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,316 miles
    Test number
    999643310253
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil filter leakin

  19. Pass46,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,430 miles
    Test number
    462055574413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,430 miles (+12,118)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,430 miles
    Test number
    715523595662
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass34,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,312 miles
    Test number
    548094115153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 FGU

Does LB12 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 FGU is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FGU?
The MOT on LB12 FGU is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 FGU done?
LB12 FGU was recorded at 94,217 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,232 miles a year.
Has LB12 FGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FGU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 FGU 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 FGU find?
LB12 FGU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi; offside front daytime running light not working.

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