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Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 JXZMOT history

LB12 JXZ is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 8 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 41,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
41,673 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 JXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 JXZ was last recorded at 41,673 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,999 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,674 miles
Average per year
2,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,673 miles
  • 2024 – 37,765 miles
  • 2022 – 34,757 miles
  • 2021 – 32,429 miles
  • 2020 – 29,519 miles
  • 2019 – 27,923 miles
  • 2018 – 24,452 miles
  • 2017 – 21,969 miles
  • 2016 – 21,338 miles
  • 2015 – 18,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,673 miles
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Edges frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,673 miles (+1,674)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    41,673 miles
    Test number
    270077892675
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Edges frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass39,999 miles (+2,234)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    39,999 miles
    Test number
    463982739753
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass37,765 miles (+3,008)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    37,765 miles
    Test number
    136812188187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass34,757 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    34,757 miles
    Test number
    246388347504
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper drop link dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre & nearside rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame & rear axle beam area's corroding
    • AdvisoryRear under body area's corroding
  5. Fail34,757 miles (+2,328)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,757 miles
    Test number
    774784028371
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper drop link dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre & nearside rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame & rear axle beam area's corroding
    • AdvisoryRear under body area's corroding
  6. Pass32,429 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,429 miles
    Test number
    702569464845
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body area's & suspension components corroding
  7. Fail32,429 miles (+2,910)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,429 miles
    Test number
    829609939861
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body area's & suspension components corroding
  8. Pass29,519 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,519 miles
    Test number
    760896909387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,165 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    29,165 miles
    Test number
    685379993326
    • 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))
  10. Fail29,156 miles (+1,233)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,156 miles
    Test number
    676683087757
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass27,923 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    27,923 miles
    Test number
    635034612589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,452 miles (+2,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    24,452 miles
    Test number
    656027693390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass21,969 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    21,969 miles
    Test number
    856358735697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,338 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,338 miles
    Test number
    595301915428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,575 miles
    Test number
    567728785137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 JXZ

Does LB12 JXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 JXZ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 JXZ?
The MOT on LB12 JXZ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 JXZ done?
LB12 JXZ was recorded at 41,673 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,210 miles a year.
Has LB12 JXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 JXZ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB12 JXZ 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 JXZ find?
LB12 JXZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: rear windscreen wiper blade defective blade split; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored / corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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