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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LP12 YMDMOT history

LP12 YMD is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

LP12 YMD black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,511 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 YMD
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
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 YMD was last recorded at 97,511 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 12,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Dec 2021: 5,986 miles, lower than 55,448 miles on 7 Dec 2020.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,849 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,662 miles
Average per year
7,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,511 miles
  • 2025 – 84,849 miles
  • 2024 – 76,569 miles
  • 2023 – 64,929 miles
  • 2022 – 64,156 miles
  • 2021 – 59,861 miles
  • 2020 – 55,448 miles
  • 2019 – 51,367 miles
  • 2018 – 46,364 miles
  • 2017 – 43,424 miles
  • 2016 – 28,874 miles
  • 2015 – 18,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,511 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,511 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,511 miles
    Test number
    195003367028
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail97,511 miles (+12,662)1 dangerous1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,511 miles
    Test number
    155406135611
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass84,849 miles (+8,280)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,849 miles
    Test number
    503481039045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,569 miles (+11,640)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    314668951083
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass64,929 miles (+773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,929 miles
    Test number
    223279908934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass64,156 miles (+4,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,156 miles
    Test number
    690161465385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass59,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,861 miles
    Test number
    418219083873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail5,986 miles (-49,462)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,986 miles
    Test number
    309858916089
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass55,448 miles (+4,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,448 miles
    Test number
    131453672808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass51,367 miles (+5,003)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,367 miles
    Test number
    998005331613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,364 miles
    Test number
    437357925555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,364 miles (+2,940)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,364 miles
    Test number
    191610518152
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running lamp not working.

  13. Pass43,424 miles (+14,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,424 miles
    Test number
    108538002511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass28,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,874 miles
    Test number
    477436076615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,874 miles (+10,808)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,874 miles
    Test number
    869816158235
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass18,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,066 miles
    Test number
    253272377895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre, worn on inside and outside edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre, worn on inside and outside edges.

  17. Fail18,066 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,066 miles
    Test number
    786859435115
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre, worn on inside and outside edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre, worn on inside and outside edges.

Questions about LP12 YMD

Does LP12 YMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 YMD is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 YMD?
The MOT on LP12 YMD is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 YMD done?
LP12 YMD was recorded at 97,511 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 7,293 miles a year.
Has LP12 YMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 YMD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 YMD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP12 YMD find?
LP12 YMD passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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