
Kia Picanto
Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc
LP12 YHLMOT history
LP12 YHL is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 45,233 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 45,233 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,656 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 YHL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,248 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 YHL was last recorded at 45,233 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 45,101 miles · 8 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 132 miles
- Average per year
- 3,656 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 45,233 miles
- 2024 – 37,514 miles
- 2023 – 29,963 miles
- 2022 – 25,766 miles
- 2021 – 23,635 miles
- 2020 – 22,504 miles
- 2019 – 19,773 miles
- 2018 – 16,079 miles
- 2017 – 12,737 miles
- 2016 – 10,203 miles
- 2015 – 8,658 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished & cut but not reaching ply or cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 13 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,233 miles (+132)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 45,233 miles
- Test number
- 591853959231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished & cut but not reaching ply or cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail45,101 miles (+7,587)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,101 miles
- Test number
- 497178369084
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished & cut but not reaching ply or cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass37,514 miles (+7,551)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 37,514 miles
- Test number
- 184704402439
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass29,963 miles (+4,197)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 29,963 miles
- Test number
- 892994234123
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass25,766 miles (+2,131)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 25,766 miles
- Test number
- 430135594684
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass23,635 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 23,635 miles
- Test number
- 525099903659
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail23,635 miles (+1,131)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,635 miles
- Test number
- 515827686862
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass22,504 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 22,504 miles
- Test number
- 644886235349
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail22,504 miles (+2,731)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,504 miles
- Test number
- 524397086606
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass19,773 miles (+3,694)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 19,773 miles
- Test number
- 165786154559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,079 miles (+3,342)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 16,079 miles
- Test number
- 526039928640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,737 miles (+2,534)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 12,737 miles
- Test number
- 912439083319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,203 miles (+1,545)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 10,203 miles
- Test number
- 160324088484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 8,658 miles
- Test number
- 104092192291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP12 YHL
- Does LP12 YHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 YHL is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 YHL?
- The MOT on LP12 YHL is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP12 YHL done?
- LP12 YHL was recorded at 45,233 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 3,656 miles a year.
- Has LP12 YHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 YHL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP12 YHL 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 LP12 YHL find?
- LP12 YHL passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished & cut but not reaching ply or cord; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.
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