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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LS12 EDCMOT history

LS12 EDC is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 52,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

LS12 EDC black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
52,184 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EDC was last recorded at 52,184 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 1,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,515 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,669 miles
Average per year
3,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,184 miles
  • 2025 – 50,515 miles
  • 2024 – 47,725 miles
  • 2023 – 44,440 miles
  • 2022 – 40,216 miles
  • 2021 – 37,960 miles
  • 2020 – 35,374 miles
  • 2019 – 27,566 miles
  • 2018 – 22,944 miles
  • 2017 – 19,128 miles
  • 2016 – 14,176 miles
  • 2015 – 10,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,184 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,184 miles (+1,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    52,184 miles
    Test number
    189091623906
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  2. Pass50,515 miles (+2,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    50,515 miles
    Test number
    461198437793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass47,725 miles (+3,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,725 miles
    Test number
    905002954145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass44,440 miles (+4,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    44,440 miles
    Test number
    759642175190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass40,216 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    40,216 miles
    Test number
    783294336470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    500445990295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail37,960 miles (+2,586)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    509859893033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass35,374 miles (+7,808)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,374 miles
    Test number
    831206392178
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass27,566 miles (+4,622)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,566 miles
    Test number
    227459800588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryN/s daytime running light inop
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade smearing

  10. Pass22,944 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    22,944 miles
    Test number
    289978540576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  11. Fail22,940 miles (+3,812)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,940 miles
    Test number
    553332745982
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  12. Pass19,128 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,128 miles
    Test number
    312038493681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,176 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,176 miles
    Test number
    485714187801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail10,942 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,942 miles
    Test number
    159422325122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass10,942 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    10,942 miles
    Test number
    878642625169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 EDC

Does LS12 EDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EDC is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EDC?
The MOT on LS12 EDC is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 EDC done?
LS12 EDC was recorded at 52,184 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 3,660 miles a year.
Has LS12 EDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EDC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS12 EDC 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 EDC find?
LS12 EDC passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion; surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

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