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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB12 OLVMOT history

LB12 OLV is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,818 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 OLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 OLV was last recorded at 84,818 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 3,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,470 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,348 miles
Average per year
5,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,818 miles
  • 2024 – 81,470 miles
  • 2023 – 78,034 miles
  • 2022 – 75,872 miles
  • 2021 – 66,935 miles
  • 2020 – 59,922 miles
  • 2019 – 53,124 miles
  • 2018 – 48,540 miles
  • 2017 – 43,294 miles
  • 2016 – 36,414 miles
  • 2015 – 30,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,818 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front tyres cracking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,818 miles (+3,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,818 miles
    Test number
    490956154847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,470 miles
    Test number
    269398193464
    • 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))

  3. Fail81,470 miles (+3,436)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,470 miles
    Test number
    162252350008
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  4. Pass78,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,034 miles
    Test number
    835309558581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,034 miles (+2,162)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,034 miles
    Test number
    255101763886
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,872 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,872 miles
    Test number
    469512070068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail75,871 miles (+8,936)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,871 miles
    Test number
    449385430013
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass66,935 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    733599223009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,931 miles (+7,009)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,931 miles
    Test number
    599449349815
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass59,922 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,922 miles
    Test number
    561676276354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking slightly

  11. Fail59,922 miles (+6,798)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,922 miles
    Test number
    979609871297
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking slightly

  12. Pass53,124 miles (+4,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,124 miles
    Test number
    550436963807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush beginning to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre beginning to scrub outer shoulder, outside centre three quarters.

  13. Pass48,540 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,540 miles
    Test number
    190317228405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,294 miles
    Test number
    141081920626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,294 miles (+120)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,294 miles
    Test number
    661705729867
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Fail43,174 miles (+6,760)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,174 miles
    Test number
    163640967583
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass36,414 miles (+5,561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,414 miles
    Test number
    133829565921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper Blade split

  18. Pass30,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,853 miles
    Test number
    115594985168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,853 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,853 miles
    Test number
    747284785121
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LB12 OLV

Does LB12 OLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 OLV is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 OLV?
The MOT on LB12 OLV is valid until 17 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 OLV done?
LB12 OLV was recorded at 84,818 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
Has LB12 OLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 OLV has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 OLV 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 OLV find?
LB12 OLV passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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