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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LS12 HPJMOT history

LS12 HPJ is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 54,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

LS12 HPJ blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,027 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 HPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 HPJ was last recorded at 54,027 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 1,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,048 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,979 miles
Average per year
4,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,027 miles
  • 2025 – 52,048 miles
  • 2024 – 48,590 miles
  • 2023 – 45,322 miles
  • 2022 – 41,807 miles
  • 2021 – 37,017 miles
  • 2020 – 33,205 miles
  • 2019 – 29,364 miles
  • 2018 – 24,648 miles
  • 2017 – 18,910 miles
  • 2016 – 14,001 miles
  • 2015 – 9,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,027 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,027 miles (+1,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,027 miles
    Test number
    324395188094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass52,048 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,048 miles
    Test number
    402088320443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,590 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,590 miles
    Test number
    202985841483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,322 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,322 miles
    Test number
    452931271710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,807 miles (+4,790)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,807 miles
    Test number
    188272617853
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass37,017 miles (+3,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,017 miles
    Test number
    463943957611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  7. Pass33,205 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,205 miles
    Test number
    214205499448
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail33,192 miles (+3,828)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,192 miles
    Test number
    574850472365
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outre outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass29,364 miles (+4,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,364 miles
    Test number
    537837014703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass24,648 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    24,648 miles
    Test number
    209720082778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,910 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,910 miles
    Test number
    658071648430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,001 miles (+4,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,001 miles
    Test number
    712383076650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise checking o/s rear (3.7.B.6b)
  13. Pass9,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    9,133 miles
    Test number
    277302275050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 HPJ

Does LS12 HPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 HPJ is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 HPJ?
The MOT on LS12 HPJ is valid until 14 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 HPJ done?
LS12 HPJ was recorded at 54,027 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 4,087 miles a year.
Has LS12 HPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 HPJ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LS12 HPJ 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 HPJ find?
LS12 HPJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both.

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