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Kia Picanto

Green · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LB61 ESOMOT history

LB61 ESO is a green petrol Kia Picanto first used on 18 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 34,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
34,337 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ESO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ESO was last recorded at 34,337 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 3,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,840 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,497 miles
Average per year
2,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,337 miles
  • 2024 – 30,840 miles
  • 2023 – 28,316 miles
  • 2022 – 23,728 miles
  • 2021 – 21,292 miles
  • 2020 – 19,249 miles
  • 2019 – 16,423 miles
  • 2018 – 13,870 miles
  • 2017 – 12,006 miles
  • 2016 – 10,350 miles
  • 2015 – 8,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,337 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside rear tyre badly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,337 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    34,337 miles
    Test number
    861794561977
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail34,337 miles (+3,497)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,337 miles
    Test number
    897717789063
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high NSR and OSR (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass30,840 miles (+2,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    30,840 miles
    Test number
    359605128311
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass28,316 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    28,316 miles
    Test number
    175318351996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,728 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    23,728 miles
    Test number
    999292614144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    21,292 miles
    Test number
    325582021253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail21,292 miles (+2,043)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,292 miles
    Test number
    891863727450
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass19,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    19,249 miles
    Test number
    164098591904
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail19,249 miles (+2,826)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,249 miles
    Test number
    249044939611
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass16,423 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    16,423 miles
    Test number
    959281719823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    13,870 miles
    Test number
    568652309907
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears and front to rears at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail13,870 miles (+1,864)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,870 miles
    Test number
    813427559705
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears and front to rears at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass12,006 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    12,006 miles
    Test number
    297971338869
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre badly perished
  14. Fail12,005 miles (+1,655)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,005 miles
    Test number
    787786428348
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre badly perished
  15. Pass10,350 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    10,350 miles
    Test number
    386246026300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,271 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    8,271 miles
    Test number
    469248263516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    6,720 miles
    Test number
    577954115055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 ESO

Does LB61 ESO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 ESO is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ESO?
The MOT on LB61 ESO is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 ESO done?
LB61 ESO was recorded at 34,337 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,550 miles a year.
Has LB61 ESO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ESO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 ESO 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 LB61 ESO find?
LB61 ESO passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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