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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 JZFMOT history

LB12 JZF is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 88,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,058 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 JZF
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 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 JZF was last recorded at 88,058 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,493 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,565 miles
Average per year
6,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,058 miles
  • 2024 – 85,493 miles
  • 2023 – 77,523 miles
  • 2022 – 71,719 miles
  • 2021 – 64,174 miles
  • 2020 – 57,551 miles
  • 2019 – 52,798 miles
  • 2018 – 47,782 miles
  • 2017 – 42,276 miles
  • 2016 – 35,948 miles
  • 2015 – 22,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,058 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBrake backing plates corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox, splitting along the seam (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 system corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,058 miles (+2,565)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,058 miles
    Test number
    459001593730
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox, splitting along the seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass85,493 miles (+7,970)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    85,493 miles
    Test number
    739966942542
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,523 miles
    Test number
    307858888818
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter window plastic

  4. Fail77,523 miles (+5,804)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,523 miles
    Test number
    812045030975
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter window plastic

  5. Pass71,719 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,719 miles
    Test number
    193204528752
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside rear door quarter glass missing

  6. Fail71,717 miles (+7,543)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,717 miles
    Test number
    378853134888
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside rear door quarter glass missing

  7. Pass64,174 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,174 miles
    Test number
    564556304646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail64,173 miles (+6,622)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    518163979250
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,551 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,551 miles
    Test number
    208679224604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked on outer shoulder

  10. Fail57,549 miles (+4,751)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,549 miles
    Test number
    907957290149
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked on outer shoulder

  11. Pass52,798 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,798 miles
    Test number
    762627723983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked on outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside daytime running light not working

  12. Fail52,796 miles (+5,014)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,796 miles
    Test number
    111888813966
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked on outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside daytime running light not working

  13. Pass47,782 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,782 miles
    Test number
    845365872466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked on tread
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside daytime running light not working

  14. Fail47,780 miles (+5,504)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,780 miles
    Test number
    160502779076
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked on tread
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside daytime running light not working

  15. Pass42,276 miles (+6,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,276 miles
    Test number
    247562761709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer shoulders

  16. Pass35,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,948 miles
    Test number
    768753556125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,948 miles (+13,249)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,948 miles
    Test number
    304644361803
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass22,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,699 miles
    Test number
    528429185150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 JZF

Does LB12 JZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 JZF is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 JZF?
The MOT on LB12 JZF is valid until 5 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 JZF done?
LB12 JZF was recorded at 88,058 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,277 miles a year.
Has LB12 JZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 JZF has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 JZF 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 JZF find?
LB12 JZF passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake backing plates corroded; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear's, and 3 more.

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