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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LD62 BZUMOT history

LD62 BZU is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 29 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

LD62 BZU white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
66,726 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 BZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 BZU was last recorded at 66,726 miles on 11 May 2026, 5,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,121 miles · 26 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,605 miles
Average per year
4,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,726 miles
  • 2025 – 61,121 miles
  • 2024 – 50,722 miles
  • 2023 – 45,670 miles
  • 2022 – 39,892 miles
  • 2021 – 33,332 miles
  • 2020 – 32,917 miles
  • 2019 – 28,896 miles
  • 2018 – 23,323 miles
  • 2017 – 22,487 miles
  • 2016 – 20,129 miles
  • 2015 – 16,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,726 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mount slight play not significantly weakened
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension corrosion nor significantly weakened

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,726 miles (+5,605)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,726 miles
    Test number
    575067719250
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mount slight play not significantly weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension corrosion nor significantly weakened
  2. Pass61,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    61,121 miles
    Test number
    246420458221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail61,121 miles (+10,399)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,121 miles
    Test number
    278455045594
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass50,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    664320569434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail50,722 miles (+17)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    391635479007
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail50,705 miles (+5,035)2 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,705 miles
    Test number
    937975462233
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day light running light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass45,670 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,670 miles
    Test number
    887115369664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight misting oil (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail45,670 miles (+3)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,670 miles
    Test number
    737033791969
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight misting oil (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail45,667 miles (+5,775)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,667 miles
    Test number
    697931268634
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively signs of over heating (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight misting oil (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass39,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,892 miles
    Test number
    366843114651
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail39,892 miles (+6,560)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,892 miles
    Test number
    450832468820
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass33,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,332 miles
    Test number
    358132433378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,332 miles (+415)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,332 miles
    Test number
    799345330722
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass32,917 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    32,917 miles
    Test number
    558478897575
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  15. Fail32,917 miles (+4,021)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,917 miles
    Test number
    248629305218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  16. Pass28,896 miles (+5,573)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,896 miles
    Test number
    109180380789
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  17. Pass23,323 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    23,323 miles
    Test number
    848269209318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,315 miles (+828)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,315 miles
    Test number
    988322232618
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass22,487 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    22,487 miles
    Test number
    608828824806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,460 miles (+2,331)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,460 miles
    Test number
    524747946684
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass20,129 miles (+3,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,129 miles
    Test number
    222477816748
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass16,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,719 miles
    Test number
    531581569166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 BZU

Does LD62 BZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 BZU is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 BZU?
The MOT on LD62 BZU is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 BZU done?
LD62 BZU was recorded at 66,726 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,716 miles a year.
Has LD62 BZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 BZU has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD62 BZU 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 LD62 BZU find?
LD62 BZU passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 11 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front upper strut mount slight play not significantly weakened, and 8 more.

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