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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LB62 BZKMOT history

LB62 BZK is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 48,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
48,956 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB62 BZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB62 BZK was last recorded at 48,956 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,236 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,720 miles
Average per year
2,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,956 miles
  • 2025 – 47,236 miles
  • 2024 – 46,008 miles
  • 2023 – 43,870 miles
  • 2022 – 41,743 miles
  • 2021 – 40,162 miles
  • 2020 – 38,786 miles
  • 2019 – 35,863 miles
  • 2018 – 33,155 miles
  • 2017 – 32,721 miles
  • 2016 – 26,028 miles
  • 2015 – 20,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass48,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    48,956 miles
    Test number
    115041312503
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail48,955 miles (+1,719)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,955 miles
    Test number
    926999056203
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass47,236 miles (+1,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,236 miles
    Test number
    664669193444
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass46,008 miles (+2,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    46,008 miles
    Test number
    859252015155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass43,870 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,870 miles
    Test number
    907855878762
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail43,864 miles (+2,121)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,864 miles
    Test number
    346962950567
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture x2 marked (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass41,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,743 miles
    Test number
    430551855901
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail41,738 miles (+1,576)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,738 miles
    Test number
    297033772459
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass40,162 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,162 miles
    Test number
    117861889254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,786 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,786 miles
    Test number
    934190116518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,863 miles
    Test number
    680259718325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,863 miles (+2,708)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,863 miles
    Test number
    469597904445
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass33,155 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,155 miles
    Test number
    291708584747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,150 miles (+429)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    702977777537
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass32,721 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,721 miles
    Test number
    204895374569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,028 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,028 miles
    Test number
    755742381691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,311 miles
    Test number
    477171339163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB62 BZK

Does LB62 BZK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB62 BZK is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB62 BZK?
The MOT on LB62 BZK is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB62 BZK done?
LB62 BZK was recorded at 48,956 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,757 miles a year.
Has LB62 BZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB62 BZK has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB62 BZK 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 LB62 BZK find?
LB62 BZK passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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