Kia logo

Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LC62 MLEMOT history

LC62 MLE is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 22 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 77,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LC62 MLE red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
77,897 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,627 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LC62 MLE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LC62 MLE
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
22 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC62 MLE was last recorded at 77,897 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 5,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,742 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,155 miles
Average per year
5,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,897 miles
  • 2025 – 72,742 miles
  • 2024 – 66,392 miles
  • 2023 – 57,107 miles
  • 2022 – 51,334 miles
  • 2021 – 46,833 miles
  • 2020 – 40,299 miles
  • 2019 – 36,846 miles
  • 2018 – 28,700 miles
  • 2017 – 26,767 miles
  • 2016 – 22,442 miles
  • 2015 – 16,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,897 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,897 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    77,897 miles
    Test number
    778356295628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail77,897 miles (+5,155)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,897 miles
    Test number
    564085994923
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass72,742 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,742 miles
    Test number
    343955630350
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail72,740 miles (+6,348)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,740 miles
    Test number
    754286089009
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass66,392 miles (+9,285)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,392 miles
    Test number
    622747944849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,107 miles (+5,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,107 miles
    Test number
    817610401431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass51,334 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,334 miles
    Test number
    361691306328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    916271478384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,833 miles (+2,530)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    374568142730
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  10. Pass44,303 miles (+4,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,303 miles
    Test number
    132918468602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass40,299 miles (+3,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,299 miles
    Test number
    691382474457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass36,846 miles (+8,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,846 miles
    Test number
    197823913148
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
  13. Pass28,700 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,700 miles
    Test number
    189593157118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,767 miles (+4,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    26,767 miles
    Test number
    913180249151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Pass22,442 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,442 miles
    Test number
    241142653552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,012 miles
    Test number
    161264318147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC62 MLE

Does LC62 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC62 MLE is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC62 MLE?
The MOT on LC62 MLE is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC62 MLE done?
LC62 MLE was recorded at 77,897 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,627 miles a year.
Has LC62 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC62 MLE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC62 MLE 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 LC62 MLE find?
LC62 MLE passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

Browse all LC62M registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.