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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 MFOMOT history

LB12 MFO is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
77,884 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MFO was last recorded at 77,884 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,870 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,884 miles
  • 2024 – 70,468 miles
  • 2023 – 63,475 miles
  • 2022 – 57,991 miles
  • 2021 – 51,426 miles
  • 2020 – 45,415 miles
  • 2019 – 37,015 miles
  • 2018 – 31,142 miles
  • 2017 – 26,314 miles
  • 2016 – 20,906 miles
  • 2015 – 16,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,884 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,884 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    77,884 miles
    Test number
    144067408286
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail77,870 miles (+7,402)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,870 miles
    Test number
    277659054438
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass70,468 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,468 miles
    Test number
    810648562217
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail70,468 miles (+6,993)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,468 miles
    Test number
    188081568232
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass63,475 miles (+5,484)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    63,475 miles
    Test number
    612775522876
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts around tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,991 miles (+6,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,991 miles
    Test number
    940270978187
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all

  7. Pass51,426 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,426 miles
    Test number
    526274685027
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail51,424 miles (+6,009)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,424 miles
    Test number
    111789640182
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass45,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    45,415 miles
    Test number
    156545692979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail45,415 miles (+8,400)2 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,415 miles
    Test number
    238012103343
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass37,015 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,015 miles
    Test number
    211988278974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,142 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,142 miles
    Test number
    265327469958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,314 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,314 miles
    Test number
    469177266468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,906 miles (+4,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,906 miles
    Test number
    181671450919
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing thin on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  15. Pass16,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    16,252 miles
    Test number
    199197145163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MFO

Does LB12 MFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MFO is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MFO?
The MOT on LB12 MFO is valid until 7 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 MFO done?
LB12 MFO was recorded at 77,884 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,855 miles a year.
Has LB12 MFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MFO has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MFO 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 MFO find?
LB12 MFO passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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