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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,086 cc

LB12 NUUMOT history

LB12 NUU is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,180 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 NUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 NUU was last recorded at 96,180 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,180 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,180 miles
  • 2025 – 89,511 miles
  • 2024 – 86,658 miles
  • 2023 – 81,021 miles
  • 2022 – 71,165 miles
  • 2021 – 67,156 miles
  • 2020 – 65,474 miles
  • 2019 – 57,004 miles
  • 2018 – 49,023 miles
  • 2017 – 42,786 miles
  • 2016 – 35,818 miles
  • 2015 – 29,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,180 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lamps outer lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front D R L light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Front tyre worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,180 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,180 miles
    Test number
    176078723241
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lamps outer lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front D R L light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail96,180 miles (+6,669)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,180 miles
    Test number
    531560163479
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lamps outer lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front D R L light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass89,511 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    792235959557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorating

  4. Fail89,511 miles (+2,853)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    234386102030
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split all around inner sidewall edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split both ends (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorating

  5. Pass86,658 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    804923044293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low

  6. Fail86,630 miles (+5,609)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,630 miles
    Test number
    570744630077
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low

  7. Pass81,021 miles (+9,856)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,021 miles
    Test number
    666267721092
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,165 miles (+4,009)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,165 miles
    Test number
    544730710212
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,156 miles (+1,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,156 miles
    Test number
    168334879926
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass65,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,474 miles
    Test number
    992520129672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,474 miles (+8,470)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,474 miles
    Test number
    116511685204
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,004 miles
    Test number
    309629801587
    • AdvisoryWipers leave slight smear on windscreen

  13. Fail57,004 miles (+7,981)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,004 miles
    Test number
    709687851735
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryWipers leave slight smear on windscreen

  14. Pass49,023 miles (+6,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    183328576393
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  15. Pass42,786 miles (+6,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,786 miles
    Test number
    143867840649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2mm depth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3mm depth (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass35,818 miles (+6,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,818 miles
    Test number
    831158378877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass29,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,094 miles
    Test number
    661068551752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 NUU

Does LB12 NUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 NUU is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 NUU?
The MOT on LB12 NUU is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 NUU done?
LB12 NUU was recorded at 96,180 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 5,897 miles a year.
Has LB12 NUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 NUU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 NUU 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 NUU find?
LB12 NUU passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps outer lenses deteriorating; front brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm approx; nearside front d r l light not working, and 2 more.

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