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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 JYGMOT history

LB12 JYG is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 8 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 92,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,748 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 JYG
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 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 JYG was last recorded at 92,748 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 2,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,583 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,165 miles
Average per year
6,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,748 miles
  • 2025 – 90,583 miles
  • 2024 – 89,189 miles
  • 2023 – 87,842 miles
  • 2021 – 84,333 miles
  • 2020 – 78,007 miles
  • 2019 – 64,752 miles
  • 2018 – 55,680 miles
  • 2017 – 40,841 miles
  • 2016 – 34,488 miles
  • 2015 – 25,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,748 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust 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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,748 miles
    Test number
    816371735995
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail92,748 miles (+2,165)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,748 miles
    Test number
    992478625909
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass90,583 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,583 miles
    Test number
    950810166028
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail90,582 miles (+1,393)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,582 miles
    Test number
    591604570177
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass89,189 miles (+1,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,189 miles
    Test number
    687911233013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass87,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,842 miles
    Test number
    378169655372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,842 miles (+3,509)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,842 miles
    Test number
    957057968602
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 72kg/f (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass84,333 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,333 miles
    Test number
    498438780759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,228 miles (+6,221)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    814314422771
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass78,007 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,007 miles
    Test number
    956276317644
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail78,007 miles (+13,255)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,007 miles
    Test number
    830762718639
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass64,752 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,752 miles
    Test number
    152284727646
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail64,745 miles (+9,065)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,745 miles
    Test number
    176835952150
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  14. Pass55,680 miles (+14,839)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,680 miles
    Test number
    722598714492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,841 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,841 miles
    Test number
    322969730072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,488 miles (+9,255)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,488 miles
    Test number
    683319226808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,233 miles
    Test number
    935899985111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 JYG

Does LB12 JYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 JYG is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 JYG?
The MOT on LB12 JYG is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 JYG done?
LB12 JYG was recorded at 92,748 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,359 miles a year.
Has LB12 JYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 JYG has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 JYG 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 JYG find?
LB12 JYG passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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