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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LR12 TKXMOT history

LR12 TKX is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 49,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LR12 TKX black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
49,628 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 TKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 TKX was last recorded at 49,628 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,619 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,628 miles
  • 2025 – 46,814 miles
  • 2024 – 43,721 miles
  • 2023 – 40,775 miles
  • 2022 – 37,755 miles
  • 2021 – 34,889 miles
  • 2020 – 32,105 miles
  • 2019 – 29,028 miles
  • 2018 – 23,756 miles
  • 2017 – 19,593 miles
  • 2016 – 12,983 miles
  • 2015 – 6,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,628 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,628 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    49,628 miles
    Test number
    124378289969
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail49,619 miles (+2,805)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,619 miles
    Test number
    541911949414
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass46,814 miles (+3,093)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    46,814 miles
    Test number
    165405986576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,721 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    43,721 miles
    Test number
    942279701966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail43,721 miles (+2,946)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,721 miles
    Test number
    958959310111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass40,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    40,775 miles
    Test number
    916003330423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail40,775 miles (+3,020)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,775 miles
    Test number
    914431877747
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass37,755 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,755 miles
    Test number
    629488361234
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail37,755 miles (+2,866)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,755 miles
    Test number
    497798485748
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/Nail/165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass34,889 miles (+2,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,889 miles
    Test number
    926585031883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's lipped & worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly scored.

  11. Pass32,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,105 miles
    Test number
    368454531430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,105 miles (+3,077)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,105 miles
    Test number
    965790649795
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass29,028 miles (+5,272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    29,028 miles
    Test number
    278737358653
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low.
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front tyre worn on tread edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension anti roll bar link boot damage .
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's lipped & wearing.

  14. Pass23,756 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    23,756 miles
    Test number
    266083600069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,593 miles (+6,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,593 miles
    Test number
    868630031230
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Advise inspection of front and back (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass12,983 miles (+6,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    12,983 miles
    Test number
    856647962856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail6,788 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,788 miles
    Test number
    125094685097
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass6,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    6,788 miles
    Test number
    227724885056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 TKX

Does LR12 TKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 TKX is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 TKX?
The MOT on LR12 TKX is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 TKX done?
LR12 TKX was recorded at 49,628 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,714 miles a year.
Has LR12 TKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 TKX has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 TKX 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 LR12 TKX find?
LR12 TKX passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective.

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