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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 NUVMOT history

LB12 NUV is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 100,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
100,045 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 NUV
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 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 NUV was last recorded at 100,045 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,810 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,235 miles
Average per year
5,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,045 miles
  • 2025 – 98,810 miles
  • 2024 – 97,910 miles
  • 2023 – 96,984 miles
  • 2022 – 95,260 miles
  • 2021 – 93,655 miles
  • 2020 – 86,672 miles
  • 2019 – 81,344 miles
  • 2018 – 74,319 miles
  • 2017 – 62,479 miles
  • 2016 – 48,307 miles
  • 2015 – 38,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,045 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,045 miles (+1,235)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    100,045 miles
    Test number
    973392573877
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,810 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,810 miles
    Test number
    316774144276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,910 miles (+926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,910 miles
    Test number
    361203925513
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass96,984 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,984 miles
    Test number
    283623708236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail96,977 miles (+1,717)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,977 miles
    Test number
    667969238044
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass95,260 miles (+1,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,260 miles
    Test number
    320305238309
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass93,655 miles (+6,983)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,655 miles
    Test number
    688563733319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,672 miles (+5,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,672 miles
    Test number
    496887930868
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass81,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,344 miles
    Test number
    157180325420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,344 miles (+7,025)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,344 miles
    Test number
    203424348961
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass74,319 miles (+11,840)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,319 miles
    Test number
    307013749134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,479 miles (+14,172)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,479 miles
    Test number
    922267443599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,307 miles
    Test number
    163878742505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail48,307 miles (+9,578)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,307 miles
    Test number
    826685584446
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,729 miles
    Test number
    193408141463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 NUV

Does LB12 NUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 NUV is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 NUV?
The MOT on LB12 NUV is valid until 13 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 NUV done?
LB12 NUV was recorded at 100,045 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,570 miles a year.
Has LB12 NUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 NUV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 NUV 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 NUV find?
LB12 NUV passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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