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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LB12 NVOMOT history

LB12 NVO is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 3 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 95,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
95,683 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 NVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 NVO was last recorded at 95,683 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 5,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,202 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,481 miles
Average per year
6,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,683 miles
  • 2024 – 90,202 miles
  • 2023 – 86,371 miles
  • 2022 – 82,585 miles
  • 2021 – 70,591 miles
  • 2019 – 52,091 miles
  • 2018 – 47,325 miles
  • 2017 – 42,868 miles
  • 2016 – 40,267 miles
  • 2015 – 37,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,683 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,683 miles (+5,481)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,683 miles
    Test number
    341854331295
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,202 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,202 miles
    Test number
    307696804162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - devoid of tread in places - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail90,192 miles (+3,821)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,192 miles
    Test number
    401147669781
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass86,371 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,371 miles
    Test number
    125305901549
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail86,371 miles (+3,786)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,371 miles
    Test number
    742933866976
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass82,585 miles (+11,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,585 miles
    Test number
    913536932900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,591 miles (+18,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,591 miles
    Test number
    934996482259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass52,091 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,091 miles
    Test number
    228016160844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,325 miles (+4,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,325 miles
    Test number
    226220476306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass42,868 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,868 miles
    Test number
    385824646822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,267 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,267 miles
    Test number
    408906707128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,980 miles
    Test number
    217262985411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 NVO

Does LB12 NVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 NVO expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 NVO?
The MOT on LB12 NVO expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 NVO done?
LB12 NVO was recorded at 95,683 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 6,046 miles a year.
Has LB12 NVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 NVO has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 NVO 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 NVO find?
LB12 NVO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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