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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LR12 VKAMOT history

LR12 VKA is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 69,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LR12 VKA silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
69,074 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VKA was last recorded at 69,074 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,401 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,673 miles
Average per year
5,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,074 miles
  • 2025 – 67,401 miles
  • 2024 – 59,297 miles
  • 2023 – 50,665 miles
  • 2022 – 42,737 miles
  • 2021 – 34,916 miles
  • 2020 – 30,393 miles
  • 2019 – 22,032 miles
  • 2018 – 16,076 miles
  • 2017 – 12,839 miles
  • 2016 – 9,757 miles
  • 2015 – 6,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,074 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,074 miles (+1,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    69,074 miles
    Test number
    109496854035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass67,401 miles (+8,104)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    67,401 miles
    Test number
    554951742974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    190215808091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,297 miles (+8,632)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    428509146270
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass50,665 miles (+7,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,665 miles
    Test number
    970595805129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass42,737 miles (+7,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,737 miles
    Test number
    469707822818
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass34,916 miles (+4,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,916 miles
    Test number
    164483991355
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass30,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,393 miles
    Test number
    496490001182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,393 miles (+8,361)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,393 miles
    Test number
    929558492256
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass22,032 miles (+5,956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,032 miles
    Test number
    741802153313
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass16,076 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    16,076 miles
    Test number
    534667874275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,839 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    12,839 miles
    Test number
    155536725519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,757 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    9,757 miles
    Test number
    579100623421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    6,890 miles
    Test number
    135721075029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 VKA

Does LR12 VKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VKA is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VKA?
The MOT on LR12 VKA is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VKA done?
LR12 VKA was recorded at 69,074 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,597 miles a year.
Has LR12 VKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VKA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR12 VKA 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 VKA find?
LR12 VKA passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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