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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 NUMMOT history

LB12 NUM is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 82,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
82,447 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 NUM
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
5 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 NUM was last recorded at 82,447 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,446 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,447 miles
  • 2024 – 79,247 miles
  • 2023 – 74,246 miles
  • 2022 – 68,739 miles
  • 2021 – 63,866 miles
  • 2020 – 61,477 miles
  • 2019 – 52,260 miles
  • 2018 – 45,120 miles
  • 2017 – 40,108 miles
  • 2016 – 33,686 miles
  • 2015 – 25,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,447 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear, corroded at rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear, corroded at rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,447 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,447 miles
    Test number
    776437423991
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail82,446 miles (+3,199)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,446 miles
    Test number
    565733919189
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded From front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass79,247 miles (+5,001)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,247 miles
    Test number
    322658614191
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 From front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Pass74,246 miles (+5,507)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,246 miles
    Test number
    807072998574
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 From front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass68,739 miles (+4,873)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,739 miles
    Test number
    189966833957
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass63,866 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,866 miles
    Test number
    310640313766
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail63,864 miles (+2,387)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,864 miles
    Test number
    824060553108
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Calliper lever seized on (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass61,477 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,477 miles
    Test number
    942483722252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail61,477 miles (+9,217)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,477 miles
    Test number
    346495347922
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass52,260 miles (+7,140)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,260 miles
    Test number
    725905269867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,120 miles
    Test number
    168040762930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,120 miles (+759)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,120 miles
    Test number
    449021301109
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH. (3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass44,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,361 miles
    Test number
    729943123426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,361 miles (+4,253)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,361 miles
    Test number
    986713319623
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass40,108 miles (+6,422)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,108 miles
    Test number
    777057981373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,686 miles (+8,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,686 miles
    Test number
    850337017950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass25,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,003 miles
    Test number
    678606475168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 NUM

Does LB12 NUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 NUM is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 NUM?
The MOT on LB12 NUM is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 NUM done?
LB12 NUM was recorded at 82,447 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,539 miles a year.
Has LB12 NUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 NUM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 NUM 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 NUM find?
LB12 NUM passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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