
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass70,503 miles (+6,019)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 70,503 miles
- Test number
- 305966890152
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass57,773 miles (+857)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 57,773 miles
- Test number
- 632217946086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,916 miles (+2,316)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 56,916 miles
- Test number
- 191362725288
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass49,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 49,448 miles
- Test number
- 323160981926
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass46,998 miles (+4,278)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 46,998 miles
- Test number
- 995330523210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,720 miles (+9,540)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 42,720 miles
- Test number
- 176524996300
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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