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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 FGVMOT history

LB12 FGV is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 45,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
45,131 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FGV
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
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FGV was last recorded at 45,131 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,131 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,131 miles
  • 2024 – 44,511 miles
  • 2023 – 43,808 miles
  • 2022 – 42,564 miles
  • 2021 – 38,700 miles
  • 2020 – 36,255 miles
  • 2019 – 33,551 miles
  • 2018 – 28,483 miles
  • 2017 – 24,603 miles
  • 2016 – 21,682 miles
  • 2015 – 18,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,131 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,131 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    45,131 miles
    Test number
    606227343131
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
  2. Fail45,131 miles (+620)1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,131 miles
    Test number
    449791463627
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
  3. Pass44,511 miles (+703)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    44,511 miles
    Test number
    136092114944
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass43,808 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,808 miles
    Test number
    837476127700
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  5. Fail43,808 miles (+1,244)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,808 miles
    Test number
    498061195416
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  6. Pass42,564 miles (+3,864)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,564 miles
    Test number
    793719379584
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass38,700 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,700 miles
    Test number
    597487373599
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail38,700 miles (+2,445)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,700 miles
    Test number
    953771314648
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass36,255 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,255 miles
    Test number
    381957506349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,253 miles (+2,702)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,253 miles
    Test number
    717297503339
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  11. Pass33,551 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,551 miles
    Test number
    660760559330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,549 miles (+5,066)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,549 miles
    Test number
    453606453606
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass28,483 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    28,483 miles
    Test number
    721576204712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,530 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,530 miles
    Test number
    548819192469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,603 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    24,603 miles
    Test number
    325120073281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,682 miles (+3,476)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    21,682 miles
    Test number
    820906469550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,206 miles
    Test number
    219594775191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 FGV

Does LB12 FGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 FGV is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FGV?
The MOT on LB12 FGV is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 FGV done?
LB12 FGV was recorded at 45,131 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,595 miles a year.
Has LB12 FGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FGV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 FGV 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 FGV find?
LB12 FGV passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 11 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, and 8 more.

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