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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 HGMMOT history

LB12 HGM is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 13 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,031 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 HGM
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
13 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 HGM was last recorded at 74,031 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,448 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,583 miles
Average per year
5,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,031 miles
  • 2025 – 71,448 miles
  • 2024 – 68,569 miles
  • 2023 – 66,975 miles
  • 2022 – 65,545 miles
  • 2021 – 64,053 miles
  • 2020 – 62,588 miles
  • 2019 – 55,989 miles
  • 2018 – 50,967 miles
  • 2017 – 37,643 miles
  • 2016 – 26,986 miles
  • 2015 – 17,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,031 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,031 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,031 miles
    Test number
    297925881175
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail74,031 miles (+2,583)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,031 miles
    Test number
    609336533532
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass71,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,448 miles
    Test number
    946502578417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,448 miles (+2,879)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,448 miles
    Test number
    166550952212
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,569 miles
    Test number
    686833878229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail68,569 miles (+1,594)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,569 miles
    Test number
    491856739075
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass66,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,975 miles
    Test number
    243274574675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail66,975 miles (+1,430)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,975 miles
    Test number
    549340733884
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass65,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,545 miles
    Test number
    778684500023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail65,545 miles (+1,492)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,545 miles
    Test number
    578160516379
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass64,053 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,053 miles
    Test number
    547281334878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,044 miles (+1,456)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,044 miles
    Test number
    970282576000
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass62,588 miles (+6,599)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,588 miles
    Test number
    387351976841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,989 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,989 miles
    Test number
    339138604362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,978 miles (+5,011)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,978 miles
    Test number
    813746728242
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass50,967 miles (+13,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,967 miles
    Test number
    330946642218
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

  17. Pass37,643 miles (+10,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,643 miles
    Test number
    660486508555
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass26,986 miles (+9,627)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,986 miles
    Test number
    962581077089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,359 miles
    Test number
    528907945135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 HGM

Does LB12 HGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 HGM is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 HGM?
The MOT on LB12 HGM is valid until 12 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 HGM done?
LB12 HGM was recorded at 74,031 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 5,003 miles a year.
Has LB12 HGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 HGM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 HGM 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 HGM find?
LB12 HGM passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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