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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LP12 YMKMOT history

LP12 YMK is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 60,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LP12 YMK white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
60,146 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 YMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 YMK was last recorded at 60,146 miles on 15 May 2026, 2,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,447 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,699 miles
Average per year
3,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,146 miles
  • 2025 – 57,447 miles
  • 2024 – 54,028 miles
  • 2023 – 51,690 miles
  • 2022 – 49,274 miles
  • 2021 – 45,440 miles
  • 2020 – 42,323 miles
  • 2019 – 39,177 miles
  • 2018 – 36,878 miles
  • 2017 – 33,512 miles
  • 2016 – 30,509 miles
  • 2015 – 25,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,146 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,146 miles (+2,699)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    60,146 miles
    Test number
    745795243275
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass57,447 miles (+3,419)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    57,447 miles
    Test number
    412030156279
    • MinorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass54,028 miles (+2,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    54,028 miles
    Test number
    284617845124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass51,690 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    249877095539
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail51,672 miles (+2,398)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,672 miles
    Test number
    223530376410
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass49,274 miles (+3,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,274 miles
    Test number
    772316679257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass45,440 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    215282654078
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail45,440 miles (+3,117)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    995708013277
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass42,323 miles (+3,146)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,323 miles
    Test number
    357069706371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,177 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    39,177 miles
    Test number
    623484913673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,878 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,878 miles
    Test number
    538619361709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,512 miles (+3,003)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,512 miles
    Test number
    870775370804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryFront Front brake disc wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass30,509 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,509 miles
    Test number
    441248631920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,335 miles
    Test number
    827862795103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 YMK

Does LP12 YMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 YMK is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 YMK?
The MOT on LP12 YMK is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 YMK done?
LP12 YMK was recorded at 60,146 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,210 miles a year.
Has LP12 YMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 YMK has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LP12 YMK 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 YMK find?
LP12 YMK passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 13 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush, and 10 more.

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