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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LS12 YNCMOT history

LS12 YNC is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LS12 YNC silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
110,725 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YNC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YNC was last recorded at 110,725 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 3,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,922 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,803 miles
Average per year
6,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,725 miles
  • 2025 – 106,922 miles
  • 2024 – 100,925 miles
  • 2023 – 96,030 miles
  • 2022 – 91,838 miles
  • 2021 – 87,601 miles
  • 2020 – 86,692 miles
  • 2019 – 78,995 miles
  • 2018 – 70,439 miles
  • 2017 – 63,923 miles
  • 2016 – 45,075 miles
  • 2015 – 33,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,725 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,725 miles (+3,803)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    110,725 miles
    Test number
    575785090301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  2. Pass106,922 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,922 miles
    Test number
    831923139528
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail106,922 miles (+5,997)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,922 miles
    Test number
    504179493273
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,925 miles (+4,895)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,925 miles
    Test number
    500656512222
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front daytime running lamps not working

  5. Pass96,030 miles (+2)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,030 miles
    Test number
    731216781110
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail96,028 miles (+4,190)2 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,028 miles
    Test number
    974498279591
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,838 miles (+4,237)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,838 miles
    Test number
    331466258114
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass87,601 miles (+909)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,601 miles
    Test number
    997638347893
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both repeater bulbs pale
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass86,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,692 miles
    Test number
    420550917289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,692 miles (+7,697)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,692 miles
    Test number
    569153620258
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass78,995 miles (+8,556)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,995 miles
    Test number
    411708893368
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass70,439 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,439 miles
    Test number
    280972643555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,362 miles (+6,439)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    472861189372
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass63,923 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    157259721191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,308 miles (+13,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,308 miles
    Test number
    773649006226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,075 miles (+11,785)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,075 miles
    Test number
    756023728064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,290 miles
    Test number
    488112485083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 YNC

Does LS12 YNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YNC is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YNC?
The MOT on LS12 YNC is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 YNC done?
LS12 YNC was recorded at 110,725 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 6,977 miles a year.
Has LS12 YNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YNC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 YNC 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 YNC find?
LS12 YNC passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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