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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,200 cc

LB12 VAJMOT history

LB12 VAJ is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 31,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
31,888 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VAJ was last recorded at 31,888 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,881 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,888 miles
  • 2025 – 31,235 miles
  • 2023 – 30,807 miles
  • 2022 – 30,311 miles
  • 2021 – 29,594 miles
  • 2020 – 27,950 miles
  • 2019 – 26,403 miles
  • 2018 – 23,273 miles
  • 2017 – 19,783 miles
  • 2016 – 16,525 miles
  • 2015 – 13,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,888 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,888 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    31,888 miles
    Test number
    709692215377
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail31,881 miles (+646)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,881 miles
    Test number
    110158974772
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance unable to be tested binding (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass31,235 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    31,235 miles
    Test number
    750878637153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    30,807 miles
    Test number
    558157827149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail30,807 miles (+496)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,807 miles
    Test number
    174398794387
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass30,311 miles (+717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    30,311 miles
    Test number
    718557452828
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass29,594 miles (+1,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    29,594 miles
    Test number
    382625169639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass27,950 miles (+1,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,950 miles
    Test number
    407572604964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass26,403 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,403 miles
    Test number
    324314900077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,273 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    23,273 miles
    Test number
    384999412762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,783 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    19,783 miles
    Test number
    475026705949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,525 miles (+3,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    16,525 miles
    Test number
    883623374237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass13,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    13,470 miles
    Test number
    135211171109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 VAJ

Does LB12 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VAJ is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VAJ?
The MOT on LB12 VAJ is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 VAJ done?
LB12 VAJ was recorded at 31,888 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 1,797 miles a year.
Has LB12 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VAJ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 VAJ 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 VAJ find?
LB12 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.

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