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Kia Picanto

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LS12 EBVMOT history

LS12 EBV is a white petrol Kia Picanto first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

LS12 EBV white Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,274 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EBV
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
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EBV was last recorded at 97,274 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 1,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,765 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,509 miles
Average per year
5,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,274 miles
  • 2025 – 95,765 miles
  • 2024 – 92,845 miles
  • 2023 – 83,974 miles
  • 2022 – 78,715 miles
  • 2021 – 70,450 miles
  • 2020 – 66,654 miles
  • 2019 – 61,642 miles
  • 2018 – 56,048 miles
  • 2017 – 51,893 miles
  • 2016 – 44,662 miles
  • 2015 – 36,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,274 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip repaired but still visible

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers not clearing the windscreen effectively

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,274 miles
    Test number
    628225759697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,274 miles (+1,509)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,274 miles
    Test number
    246801859469
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,765 miles (+2,920)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,765 miles
    Test number
    140340078953
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,845 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,845 miles
    Test number
    339867309509
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail92,844 miles (+8,870)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,844 miles
    Test number
    852201466703
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass83,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,974 miles
    Test number
    985840835091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running lamp is inoperative

  7. Fail83,974 miles (+5,259)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,974 miles
    Test number
    171272998956
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running lamp is inoperative

  8. Pass78,715 miles (+8,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    799245232089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRL Not Working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass70,450 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    884790532592
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip repaired but still visible (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers not clearing the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded, scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail70,450 miles (+3,796)2 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    297772719018
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip repaired but still visible (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers not clearing the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded, scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass66,654 miles (+5,012)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,654 miles
    Test number
    809376887279
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVisibility slightly affected by obstruction

  12. Pass61,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,642 miles
    Test number
    284562520484
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail61,642 miles (+5,594)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,642 miles
    Test number
    777772382246
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass56,048 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,048 miles
    Test number
    320359359357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,972 miles (+4,079)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,972 miles
    Test number
    330815821661
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureRear Fuel hose leaking Pipe Before Tank leaking/ Main pipe Perishing (7.2.3)

  16. Pass51,893 miles (+7,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,893 miles
    Test number
    408871946407
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass44,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,662 miles
    Test number
    143710180708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,662 miles (+8,289)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,662 miles
    Test number
    955321337426
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass36,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,373 miles
    Test number
    277118565040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 EBV

Does LS12 EBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EBV is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EBV?
The MOT on LS12 EBV is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 EBV done?
LS12 EBV was recorded at 97,274 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 5,520 miles a year.
Has LS12 EBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EBV has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 EBV 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 LS12 EBV find?
LS12 EBV passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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