Kia Picanto
Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc
LB12 LZAMOT history
LB12 LZA is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 8 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 82,949 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 82,949 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,026 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 LZA
- 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 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 LZA was last recorded at 82,949 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 82,946 miles · 20 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,026 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,949 miles
- 2025 – 74,068 miles
- 2024 – 67,234 miles
- 2023 – 61,386 miles
- 2022 – 58,790 miles
- 2021 – 52,927 miles
- 2020 – 49,887 miles
- 2019 – 46,259 miles
- 2018 – 42,597 miles
- 2017 – 38,453 miles
- 2016 – 37,074 miles
- 2015 – 28,930 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,949 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,949 miles (+3)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 82,949 miles
- Test number
- 803719875718
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail82,946 miles (+8,878)13 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,946 miles
- Test number
- 356667964574
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,068 miles (+6,834)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 74,068 miles
- Test number
- 580129417540
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass67,234 miles (+5,848)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 67,234 miles
- Test number
- 167951868939
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,386 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 61,386 miles
- Test number
- 220074472550
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail61,386 miles (+2,596)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,386 miles
- Test number
- 563128951288
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass58,790 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 58,790 miles
- Test number
- 330341805740
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail58,780 miles (+5,853)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,780 miles
- Test number
- 568564781970
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass52,927 miles (+3,040)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 52,927 miles
- Test number
- 454905377956
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass49,887 miles (+3,628)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 49,887 miles
- Test number
- 746620620463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 46,259 miles
- Test number
- 964561256309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,579 miles (+17,982)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,579 miles
- Test number
- 699179419588
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded
Pass42,597 miles (+4,144)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 42,597 miles
- Test number
- 489210724564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,453 miles (+1,379)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 38,453 miles
- Test number
- 121264578370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,074 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 37,074 miles
- Test number
- 370327203201
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Fail37,074 miles (+8,144)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,074 miles
- Test number
- 426444903855
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass28,930 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 28,930 miles
- Test number
- 217446175427
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFree play at clutch peddle
- NoteFront wipers smearing screen slightly
- NoteRear wiper smearing screen
Questions about LB12 LZA
- Does LB12 LZA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 LZA is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 LZA?
- The MOT on LB12 LZA is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 LZA done?
- LB12 LZA was recorded at 82,949 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,026 miles a year.
- Has LB12 LZA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 LZA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 LZA 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 LZA find?
- LB12 LZA passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.
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