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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 FHEMOT history

LB12 FHE is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2025
Mileage
167,105 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FHE
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 expired on 15 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FHE was last recorded at 167,105 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 4,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,868 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,237 miles
Average per year
12,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,105 miles
  • 2023 – 162,868 miles
  • 2022 – 154,127 miles
  • 2021 – 143,817 miles
  • 2019 – 120,010 miles
  • 2018 – 103,730 miles
  • 2017 – 84,146 miles
  • 2016 – 72,564 miles
  • 2015 – 57,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,105 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle cover with heavly under sealer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    167,105 miles
    Test number
    631503259536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail167,105 miles (+4,237)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,105 miles
    Test number
    492455510049
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass162,868 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,868 miles
    Test number
    395906246147
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle cover with heavly under sealer

  4. Fail162,860 miles (+10)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,860 miles
    Test number
    816446703557
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major exhuast leak to rear box (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle cover with heavly under sealer

  5. Fail162,850 miles (+8,723)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,850 miles
    Test number
    773621358822
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass154,127 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,127 miles
    Test number
    298562565996
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Fail154,127 miles (+10,310)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,127 miles
    Test number
    924134522796
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass143,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,817 miles
    Test number
    725278468629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,817 miles (+23,807)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,817 miles
    Test number
    379832121899
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,010 miles
    Test number
    913758459586
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail120,009 miles (+16,279)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,009 miles
    Test number
    879743713779
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,730 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,730 miles
    Test number
    833894402999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,566 miles (+19,420)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,566 miles
    Test number
    981762452488
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to offside 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass84,146 miles (+11,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,146 miles
    Test number
    251175034806
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass72,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,564 miles
    Test number
    136830682601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,564 miles (+15,035)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,564 miles
    Test number
    985896207200
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs pitted and scored (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass57,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,529 miles
    Test number
    816786855152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 FHE

Does LB12 FHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 FHE expired on 15 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FHE?
The MOT on LB12 FHE expired on 15 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 FHE done?
LB12 FHE was recorded at 167,105 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 12,633 miles a year.
Has LB12 FHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FHE has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 FHE 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 FHE find?
LB12 FHE passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front coil spring corroded.

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