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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LB12 NVSMOT history

LB12 NVS is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 58,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
58,844 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 NVS
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
5 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 NVS was last recorded at 58,844 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,490 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,354 miles
Average per year
3,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,844 miles
  • 2024 – 54,490 miles
  • 2023 – 52,056 miles
  • 2022 – 49,328 miles
  • 2021 – 43,972 miles
  • 2020 – 40,288 miles
  • 2019 – 36,808 miles
  • 2018 – 32,538 miles
  • 2017 – 27,026 miles
  • 2016 – 22,788 miles
  • 2015 – 19,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,844 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,844 miles (+4,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    176633583457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,490 miles
    Test number
    646088071011
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail54,490 miles (+2,434)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,490 miles
    Test number
    543397836482
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass52,056 miles (+2,728)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    52,056 miles
    Test number
    489263983877
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass49,328 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,328 miles
    Test number
    263438828457
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail49,328 miles (+5,356)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,328 miles
    Test number
    375058836319
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass43,972 miles (+3,684)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    43,972 miles
    Test number
    497316897158
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass40,288 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,288 miles
    Test number
    519787270420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,158 miles (+3,350)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    40,158 miles
    Test number
    870854665632
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass36,808 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,808 miles
    Test number
    750202562986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,538 miles
    Test number
    660672309465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,538 miles (+5,512)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,538 miles
    Test number
    726440177903
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads contaminated

  13. Pass27,026 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,026 miles
    Test number
    780935120858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,788 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,788 miles
    Test number
    311227222419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,405 miles
    Test number
    957767025136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 NVS

Does LB12 NVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 NVS is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 NVS?
The MOT on LB12 NVS is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 NVS done?
LB12 NVS was recorded at 58,844 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,716 miles a year.
Has LB12 NVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 NVS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 NVS 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 NVS find?
LB12 NVS passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both.

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