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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LS12 YNHMOT history

LS12 YNH is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 133,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LS12 YNH blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,297 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YNH
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
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YNH was last recorded at 133,297 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 4,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,474 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,823 miles
Average per year
6,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,297 miles
  • 2025 – 128,474 miles
  • 2024 – 123,895 miles
  • 2023 – 118,293 miles
  • 2022 – 111,206 miles
  • 2021 – 103,998 miles
  • 2020 – 98,891 miles
  • 2019 – 91,249 miles
  • 2018 – 83,582 miles
  • 2017 – 80,108 miles
  • 2016 – 75,896 miles
  • 2015 – 58,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,297 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch liner insecure

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front road wheel hard to rotate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,297 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,297 miles
    Test number
    601596056446
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch liner insecure

  2. Fail133,297 miles (+4,823)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,297 miles
    Test number
    613300246898
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch liner insecure

  3. Pass128,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,474 miles
    Test number
    609427294056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail128,474 miles (+4,579)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,474 miles
    Test number
    931633116735
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass123,895 miles (+5,602)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,895 miles
    Test number
    924671653328
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,293 miles
    Test number
    193405335575
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail118,293 miles (+7,087)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,293 miles
    Test number
    926557578576
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass111,206 miles (+7,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,206 miles
    Test number
    739379921620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front road wheel hard to rotate
    • AdvisoryOffside day time running light not working

  9. Pass103,998 miles (+5,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,998 miles
    Test number
    740407441810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front road wheel hard to rotate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass98,891 miles (+7,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,891 miles
    Test number
    765889548576
    • 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))

  11. Pass91,249 miles (+7,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,249 miles
    Test number
    353103785250
    • 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))

  12. Pass83,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,582 miles
    Test number
    210801284903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre outer edge bald
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail83,582 miles (+3,474)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,582 miles
    Test number
    763691263193
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer edge bald
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass80,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    225391606420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail80,108 miles (+4,212)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    299790526010
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass75,896 miles (+17,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,896 miles
    Test number
    754301186551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass58,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,518 miles
    Test number
    525558675073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 YNH

Does LS12 YNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YNH is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YNH?
The MOT on LS12 YNH is valid until 30 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 YNH done?
LS12 YNH was recorded at 133,297 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,813 miles a year.
Has LS12 YNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YNH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 YNH 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 YNH find?
LS12 YNH passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear, and 2 more.

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