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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 JZCMOT history

LB12 JZC is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,098 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 JZC
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
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 JZC was last recorded at 102,098 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,094 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,098 miles
  • 2025 – 95,105 miles
  • 2024 – 92,801 miles
  • 2023 – 87,968 miles
  • 2022 – 86,505 miles
  • 2021 – 86,164 miles
  • 2020 – 78,647 miles
  • 2019 – 67,422 miles
  • 2018 – 53,480 miles
  • 2017 – 44,539 miles
  • 2016 – 35,803 miles
  • 2015 – 28,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,098 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On body (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on beam (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,098 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,098 miles
    Test number
    680455678070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On body (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on beam (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail102,094 miles (+6,989)2 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,094 miles
    Test number
    895416730638
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 On body (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on beam (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass95,105 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,105 miles
    Test number
    279039399634
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On beam (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On body (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On beam (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail95,099 miles (+2,298)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,099 miles
    Test number
    368251869538
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On beam (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On body (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On beam (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass92,801 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,801 miles
    Test number
    430373557074
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Fail92,800 miles (+4,832)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,800 miles
    Test number
    442214837339
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass87,968 miles (+1,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,968 miles
    Test number
    971116617366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,505 miles (+341)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,505 miles
    Test number
    171431587638
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

  9. Pass86,164 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,164 miles
    Test number
    371169382215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,158 miles (+7,511)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,158 miles
    Test number
    738095343817
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass78,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,647 miles
    Test number
    927216903326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,647 miles (+11,225)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,647 miles
    Test number
    292631542105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass67,422 miles (+13,942)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    67,422 miles
    Test number
    920035678228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,480 miles (+8,941)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    423894152811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,539 miles (+8,736)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,539 miles
    Test number
    944188289627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,803 miles
    Test number
    967522975431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,802 miles (+7,774)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,802 miles
    Test number
    528932181591
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass28,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,028 miles
    Test number
    169912285157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 JZC

Does LB12 JZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 JZC is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 JZC?
The MOT on LB12 JZC is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 JZC done?
LB12 JZC was recorded at 102,098 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,949 miles a year.
Has LB12 JZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 JZC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 JZC 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 JZC find?
LB12 JZC passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on body; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on beam.

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