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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LS12 EDFMOT history

LS12 EDF is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 84,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LS12 EDF blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,054 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LS12 EDF was last recorded at 84,054 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,054 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,054 miles
  • 2025 – 79,118 miles
  • 2024 – 72,990 miles
  • 2023 – 71,565 miles
  • 2022 – 69,555 miles
  • 2021 – 67,379 miles
  • 2020 – 64,290 miles
  • 2019 – 61,956 miles
  • 2018 – 57,339 miles
  • 2017 – 48,512 miles
  • 2016 – 38,953 miles
  • 2015 – 28,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,054 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear bumper cover insecure - N/S/RRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,054 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,054 miles
    Test number
    390646684468
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper cover insecure - N/S/R

  2. Fail84,054 miles (+4,936)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,054 miles
    Test number
    629247590886
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper cover insecure - N/S/R

  3. Pass79,118 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,118 miles
    Test number
    563807187373
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper cover insecure - N/S/R

  4. Fail79,118 miles (+6,128)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,118 miles
    Test number
    538283456608
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper cover insecure - N/S/R

  5. Pass72,990 miles (+1,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,990 miles
    Test number
    951806196885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass71,565 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,565 miles
    Test number
    138673062305
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day time lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail71,565 miles (+2,010)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,565 miles
    Test number
    586582075501
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day time lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass69,555 miles (+2,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,555 miles
    Test number
    541815304108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,379 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,379 miles
    Test number
    991207334165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,290 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,290 miles
    Test number
    777469055310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,956 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,956 miles
    Test number
    931529420399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,339 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,339 miles
    Test number
    115874416450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,329 miles (+8,817)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,329 miles
    Test number
    820543813668
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working

  14. Pass48,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,512 miles
    Test number
    528746650094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,512 miles (+9,559)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,512 miles
    Test number
    150422077961
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass38,953 miles (+10,131)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,953 miles
    Test number
    333532266535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,822 miles
    Test number
    778683815179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 EDF

Does LS12 EDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EDF is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EDF?
The MOT on LS12 EDF is valid until 7 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 EDF done?
LS12 EDF was recorded at 84,054 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,854 miles a year.
Has LS12 EDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EDF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 EDF 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 EDF find?
LS12 EDF passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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