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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LB12 NVHMOT history

LB12 NVH is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 3 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
102,398 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 NVH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 NVH was last recorded at 102,398 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 2,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,666 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,732 miles
Average per year
5,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,398 miles
  • 2024 – 99,666 miles
  • 2023 – 96,310 miles
  • 2022 – 92,318 miles
  • 2021 – 85,300 miles
  • 2020 – 80,237 miles
  • 2019 – 73,295 miles
  • 2018 – 65,593 miles
  • 2017 – 58,422 miles
  • 2016 – 53,111 miles
  • 2015 – 46,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,398 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens cracked
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,398 miles
    Test number
    981342637953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail102,396 miles (+2,730)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,396 miles
    Test number
    160997488336
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass99,666 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,666 miles
    Test number
    598671550749
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail99,664 miles (+3,354)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,664 miles
    Test number
    115020674073
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass96,310 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,310 miles
    Test number
    594376462925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight travel in parking brake lever

  6. Fail96,310 miles (+3,992)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,310 miles
    Test number
    803049100506
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight travel in parking brake lever

  7. Pass92,318 miles (+93)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,318 miles
    Test number
    634778797961
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail92,225 miles (+6,925)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,225 miles
    Test number
    712607284384
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,300 miles
    Test number
    983119377413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail85,300 miles (+5,063)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,300 miles
    Test number
    248499981291
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass80,237 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,237 miles
    Test number
    958734080475
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens is damaged

  12. Fail80,139 miles (+6,844)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,139 miles
    Test number
    959277196155
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens is damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass73,295 miles (+7,702)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    407370287611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,593 miles (+7,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,593 miles
    Test number
    667500540744
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mil (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass58,422 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,422 miles
    Test number
    173931972729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    957949483574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,111 miles (+6,489)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    216721219630
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass46,622 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,622 miles
    Test number
    226004725233
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOsf tyre is starting to crack and perish
    • NoteUnable to see rear brake pad thickness with wheels fitted

  19. Fail46,622 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,622 miles
    Test number
    518762515257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOsf tyre is starting to crack and perish
    • NoteUnable to see rear brake pad thickness with wheels fitted

Questions about LB12 NVH

Does LB12 NVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 NVH expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 NVH?
The MOT on LB12 NVH expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 NVH done?
LB12 NVH was recorded at 102,398 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 5,502 miles a year.
Has LB12 NVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 NVH has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 NVH 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 NVH find?
LB12 NVH passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lens cracked; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge.

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