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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 JYZMOT history

LB12 JYZ is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 8 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
107,491 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 JYZ
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
8 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 JYZ was last recorded at 107,491 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,490 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,491 miles
  • 2024 – 95,287 miles
  • 2023 – 85,937 miles
  • 2022 – 77,194 miles
  • 2021 – 69,680 miles
  • 2020 – 63,580 miles
  • 2019 – 56,508 miles
  • 2018 – 47,631 miles
  • 2017 – 37,277 miles
  • 2016 – 27,525 miles
  • 2015 – 17,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,491 miles
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort could be improved
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure and corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates badly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,491 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,491 miles
    Test number
    656322924669
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort could be improved
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure and corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates badly corroded
  2. Fail107,490 miles (+12,203)2 dangerous13 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,490 miles
    Test number
    720321059519
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure and corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates badly corroded
  3. Pass95,287 miles (+9,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,287 miles
    Test number
    811676871920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass85,937 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,937 miles
    Test number
    243137811598
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail85,934 miles (+8,740)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,934 miles
    Test number
    104803206761
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass77,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,194 miles
    Test number
    604404771621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,194 miles (+7,514)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,194 miles
    Test number
    741098492804
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass69,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,680 miles
    Test number
    659552587833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,680 miles (+6,100)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,680 miles
    Test number
    646050698006
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass63,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,580 miles
    Test number
    657648427959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,580 miles (+7,072)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,580 miles
    Test number
    501714793429
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Ring broken (1.6 (e))
  12. Pass56,508 miles (+8,877)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,508 miles
    Test number
    261994487288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,631 miles (+10,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,631 miles
    Test number
    153951274065
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass37,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,277 miles
    Test number
    571425568111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,277 miles (+9,752)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,277 miles
    Test number
    989128038244
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass27,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,525 miles
    Test number
    796802745181
    • AdvisoryExhaust condition at flexi piece
  17. Fail27,523 miles (+9,741)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,523 miles
    Test number
    495279839374
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust condition at flexi piece
  18. Pass17,782 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    17,782 miles
    Test number
    269342495369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,780 miles (+4,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,780 miles
    Test number
    381149972059
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass13,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    13,341 miles
    Test number
    769870595000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 JYZ

Does LB12 JYZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 JYZ expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 JYZ?
The MOT on LB12 JYZ expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 JYZ done?
LB12 JYZ was recorded at 107,491 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 8,941 miles a year.
Has LB12 JYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 JYZ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 JYZ 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 JYZ find?
LB12 JYZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: front exhaust in poor condition; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one, and 6 more.

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