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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LR12 TKZMOT history

LR12 TKZ is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 10 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 66,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LR12 TKZ blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,879 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 TKZ
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
10 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 TKZ was last recorded at 66,879 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2017: 9,456 miles, lower than 12,655 miles on 10 Mar 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,091 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,788 miles
Average per year
5,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,879 miles
  • 2025 – 63,091 miles
  • 2024 – 59,162 miles
  • 2023 – 54,556 miles
  • 2022 – 49,573 miles
  • 2021 – 44,948 miles
  • 2020 – 41,241 miles
  • 2019 – 32,711 miles
  • 2018 – 24,088 miles
  • 2017 – 9,456 miles
  • 2016 – 12,655 miles
  • 2015 – 9,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,879 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nail in offside rear tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear tyre has cuts to tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,879 miles (+3,788)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,879 miles
    Test number
    259633650320
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,091 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    768283891981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail63,091 miles (+3,929)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    181891539825
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass59,162 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,162 miles
    Test number
    855207280465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    54,556 miles
    Test number
    590718308830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,556 miles (+4,983)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,556 miles
    Test number
    947875748706
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass49,573 miles (+4,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,573 miles
    Test number
    419555703946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass44,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,948 miles
    Test number
    805660698701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,948 miles (+3,707)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,948 miles
    Test number
    587187834654
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass41,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,241 miles
    Test number
    264946084371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail41,241 miles (+8,530)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,241 miles
    Test number
    686439491930
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass32,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    32,711 miles
    Test number
    196348041309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail32,711 miles (+8,623)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,711 miles
    Test number
    694941283033
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass24,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    24,088 miles
    Test number
    506233586815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail24,088 miles (+14,632)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,088 miles
    Test number
    544581898666
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass9,456 miles (-3,199)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    9,456 miles
    Test number
    922905828948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,655 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    12,655 miles
    Test number
    817033594192
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has cuts to tread
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  18. Fail12,643 miles (+3,138)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,643 miles
    Test number
    700849870269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has cuts to tread
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  19. Pass9,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    9,505 miles
    Test number
    109020475459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail9,505 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,505 miles
    Test number
    868150575092
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

Questions about LR12 TKZ

Does LR12 TKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 TKZ is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 TKZ?
The MOT on LR12 TKZ is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 TKZ done?
LR12 TKZ was recorded at 66,879 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,217 miles a year.
Has LR12 TKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 TKZ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR12 TKZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR12 TKZ find?
LR12 TKZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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