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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LS12 ECJMOT history

LS12 ECJ is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

LS12 ECJ black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,730 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ECJ
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
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ECJ was last recorded at 97,730 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 11,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,617 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,113 miles
Average per year
6,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,730 miles
  • 2025 – 86,617 miles
  • 2024 – 84,023 miles
  • 2023 – 69,407 miles
  • 2022 – 63,389 miles
  • 2021 – 55,293 miles
  • 2020 – 47,467 miles
  • 2019 – 40,095 miles
  • 2018 – 34,420 miles
  • 2017 – 30,047 miles
  • 2016 – 25,926 miles
  • 2015 – 21,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,730 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,730 miles (+11,113)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,730 miles
    Test number
    800322161872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,617 miles (+2,594)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,617 miles
    Test number
    980213394139
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar boot slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass84,023 miles (+14,616)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,023 miles
    Test number
    141024027395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,407 miles (+6,018)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,407 miles
    Test number
    110601339022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,389 miles
    Test number
    298078634531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail63,389 miles (+8,096)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,389 miles
    Test number
    704726975612
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass55,293 miles (+7,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,293 miles
    Test number
    362499197602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass47,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,467 miles
    Test number
    955392166972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,467 miles (+7,372)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,467 miles
    Test number
    558353895216
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass40,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    549818903799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,095 miles (+5,675)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    622607290677
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass34,420 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    278684186570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,047 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,047 miles
    Test number
    608416270255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,926 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,926 miles
    Test number
    949036146493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,559 miles
    Test number
    375509075065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ECJ

Does LS12 ECJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ECJ is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ECJ?
The MOT on LS12 ECJ is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ECJ done?
LS12 ECJ was recorded at 97,730 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 6,656 miles a year.
Has LS12 ECJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ECJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 ECJ 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 ECJ find?
LS12 ECJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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