Kia Picanto
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc
LB12 FHDMOT history
LB12 FHD is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 68,868 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 68,868 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,921 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 FHD
- 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 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 FHD was last recorded at 68,868 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 3,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,710 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,158 miles
- Average per year
- 3,921 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,868 miles
- 2025 – 65,710 miles
- 2024 – 63,501 miles
- 2023 – 60,335 miles
- 2022 – 57,090 miles
- 2021 – 52,654 miles
- 2019 – 50,364 miles
- 2018 – 48,503 miles
- 2017 – 42,204 miles
- 2016 – 34,542 miles
- 2015 – 26,632 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,868 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,868 miles (+3,158)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 68,868 miles
- Test number
- 692400201998
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,710 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 65,710 miles
- Test number
- 612364153494
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail65,709 miles (+2,208)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,709 miles
- Test number
- 926820127959
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,501 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 63,501 miles
- Test number
- 524522697587
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail63,487 miles (+3,152)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,487 miles
- Test number
- 545132607058
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass60,335 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 60,335 miles
- Test number
- 134202345781
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail60,330 miles (+3,240)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,330 miles
- Test number
- 850297129555
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass57,090 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 57,090 miles
- Test number
- 156880284596
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail57,073 miles (+4,419)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,073 miles
- Test number
- 191407364120
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass52,654 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 52,654 miles
- Test number
- 428297210056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,653 miles (+2,289)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,653 miles
- Test number
- 636943737567
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass50,364 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 50,364 miles
- Test number
- 424488286828
- AdvisoryFront exhausts flexy minor leak of exhaust gases
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes started to corrod
Pass48,503 miles (+6,299)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 48,503 miles
- Test number
- 856011322363
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass42,204 miles (+7,662)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 42,204 miles
- Test number
- 957079125832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,542 miles (+7,910)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 34,542 miles
- Test number
- 229730295191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,632 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 26,632 miles
- Test number
- 225422165140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 FHD
- Does LB12 FHD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 FHD is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 FHD?
- The MOT on LB12 FHD is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 FHD done?
- LB12 FHD was recorded at 68,868 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,921 miles a year.
- Has LB12 FHD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 FHD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB12 FHD 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 FHD find?
- LB12 FHD passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.
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