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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LS12 YVOMOT history

LS12 YVO is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 64,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LS12 YVO red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
64,133 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YVO was last recorded at 64,133 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 5,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,339 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,794 miles
Average per year
4,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,133 miles
  • 2024 – 58,339 miles
  • 2023 – 53,524 miles
  • 2022 – 51,581 miles
  • 2021 – 46,795 miles
  • 2020 – 37,731 miles
  • 2019 – 31,518 miles
  • 2018 – 30,384 miles
  • 2017 – 29,152 miles
  • 2016 – 27,224 miles
  • 2015 – 20,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,133 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS AND OS WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,133 miles (+5,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    64,133 miles
    Test number
    421499814381
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS AND OS WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass58,339 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,339 miles
    Test number
    944123284373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,524 miles (+1,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,524 miles
    Test number
    185830909502
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass51,581 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,581 miles
    Test number
    451567259064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,795 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,795 miles
    Test number
    684220387695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail46,749 miles (+9,018)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,749 miles
    Test number
    949096824735
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass37,731 miles (+6,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,731 miles
    Test number
    484639124269
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass31,518 miles (+1,134)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,518 miles
    Test number
    322582165431
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass30,384 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    30,384 miles
    Test number
    312983210900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,152 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    29,152 miles
    Test number
    284521328919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,224 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,224 miles
    Test number
    464522563731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,172 miles
    Test number
    275134813132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail26,172 miles (+6,123)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,172 miles
    Test number
    437849159572
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release socket has dirt inside. (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release socket has dirt inside. (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass20,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,049 miles
    Test number
    799287565192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 YVO

Does LS12 YVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YVO is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YVO?
The MOT on LS12 YVO is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 YVO done?
LS12 YVO was recorded at 64,133 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,227 miles a year.
Has LS12 YVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YVO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS12 YVO 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 YVO find?
LS12 YVO passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os worn on inner edge.

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