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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LM61 YBFMOT history

LM61 YBF is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 16 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LM61 YBF black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2026
Mileage
123,486 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM61 YBF was last recorded at 123,486 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 6,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2025: 116,644 miles, lower than 116,648 miles on 8 Feb 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,644 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,842 miles
Average per year
8,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,486 miles
  • 2025 – 116,644 miles
  • 2024 – 107,567 miles
  • 2023 – 103,220 miles
  • 2022 – 98,983 miles
  • 2021 – 97,070 miles
  • 2020 – 95,356 miles
  • 2019 – 93,710 miles
  • 2018 – 79,226 miles
  • 2017 – 63,928 miles
  • 2015 – 50,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,486 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe broken (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail123,486 miles (+6,842)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,486 miles
    Test number
    411328808461
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe broken (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass116,644 miles (-4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,644 miles
    Test number
    112459047298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail116,648 miles (+9,081)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,648 miles
    Test number
    928754894585
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass107,567 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,567 miles
    Test number
    767758306861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,220 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,220 miles
    Test number
    721641602300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail103,219 miles (+4,236)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,219 miles
    Test number
    924557184960
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass98,983 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,983 miles
    Test number
    651881890967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,070 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,070 miles
    Test number
    369596666624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,356 miles
    Test number
    344239453931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,356 miles (+1,646)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,356 miles
    Test number
    730335339035
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
  11. Pass93,710 miles (+14,484)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,710 miles
    Test number
    155113282554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,226 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,226 miles
    Test number
    512219381239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,874 miles (+14,946)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,874 miles
    Test number
    556244445144
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  14. Pass63,928 miles (+13,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,928 miles
    Test number
    955964190161
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass50,425 miles (+16,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,425 miles
    Test number
    559541526781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass34,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,152 miles
    Test number
    248562325027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 YBF

Does LM61 YBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 YBF expired on 10 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YBF?
The MOT on LM61 YBF expired on 10 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 YBF done?
LM61 YBF was recorded at 123,486 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 8,077 miles a year.
Has LM61 YBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YBF has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 YBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 YBF find?
LM61 YBF failed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 5 major defects: exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe broken; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside front position lamp not working, and 2 more.

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