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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 NUWMOT history

LB12 NUW is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,839 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 NUW
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 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 NUW was last recorded at 74,839 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,833 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,839 miles
  • 2025 – 70,503 miles
  • 2024 – 64,484 miles
  • 2023 – 60,031 miles
  • 2022 – 57,773 miles
  • 2021 – 56,916 miles
  • 2020 – 54,600 miles
  • 2019 – 52,368 miles
  • 2018 – 49,448 miles
  • 2017 – 46,998 miles
  • 2016 – 42,720 miles
  • 2015 – 33,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,839 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,839 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,839 miles
    Test number
    889304315230
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail74,833 miles (+4,330)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,833 miles
    Test number
    933471709010
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass70,503 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,503 miles
    Test number
    305966890152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,484 miles (+28)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,484 miles
    Test number
    106555471031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Slight Damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Fail64,456 miles (+4,425)1 dangerous12 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    546026751923
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake linkage has restricted free movement O/s/r Brake Caliper Parking Brake Lever Seized (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/s/f Cv Boot Gaitor Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due To Exhaust Condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Oil Level Low
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f Wing And Bumper Damaged
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s/f Lower Suspension Arm Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Beam Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass60,031 miles (+2,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,031 miles
    Test number
    146680745001
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, including parts of axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass57,773 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,773 miles
    Test number
    632217946086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,916 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,916 miles
    Test number
    191362725288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,600 miles (+2,232)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    432610191430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass52,368 miles (+2,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,368 miles
    Test number
    990798321569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  11. Pass49,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,448 miles
    Test number
    323160981926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,448 miles (+2,450)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,448 miles
    Test number
    294292137704
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass46,998 miles (+4,278)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,998 miles
    Test number
    995330523210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,720 miles (+9,540)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,720 miles
    Test number
    176524996300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,180 miles
    Test number
    197733275112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 NUW

Does LB12 NUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 NUW is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 NUW?
The MOT on LB12 NUW is valid until 8 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 NUW done?
LB12 NUW was recorded at 74,839 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,858 miles a year.
Has LB12 NUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 NUW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 NUW 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 NUW find?
LB12 NUW passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear on inner faces; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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