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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.

LP12 YHL blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass45,233 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass19,773 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    19,773 miles
    Test number
    165786154559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,079 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    16,079 miles
    Test number
    526039928640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,737 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    12,737 miles
    Test number
    912439083319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,203 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    10,203 miles
    Test number
    160324088484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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