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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LS12 YVYMOT history

LS12 YVY is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 5 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 12,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LS12 YVY blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
12,344 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YVY
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
5 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YVY was last recorded at 12,344 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
11,410 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
934 miles
Average per year
733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 12,344 miles
  • 2025 – 11,410 miles
  • 2024 – 10,630 miles
  • 2023 – 9,859 miles
  • 2022 – 9,075 miles
  • 2021 – 8,301 miles
  • 2020 – 7,605 miles
  • 2019 – 6,628 miles
  • 2018 – 5,944 miles
  • 2017 – 5,000 miles
  • 2016 – 3,990 miles
  • 2015 – 3,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,344 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    12,344 miles
    Test number
    984579221014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail12,344 miles (+934)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,344 miles
    Test number
    173887068024
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass11,410 miles (+780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    11,410 miles
    Test number
    792965027836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass10,630 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    10,630 miles
    Test number
    863707407222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass9,859 miles (+784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    9,859 miles
    Test number
    663397575045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass9,075 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    9,075 miles
    Test number
    660930089410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,301 miles (+696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    8,301 miles
    Test number
    833762498347
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor condition

  8. Pass7,605 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    7,605 miles
    Test number
    298528184418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass6,628 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    6,628 miles
    Test number
    508178199213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    5,944 miles
    Test number
    851806507835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail5,942 miles (+942)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,942 miles
    Test number
    727014757033
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut has exposed cord. (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass5,000 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    5,000 miles
    Test number
    512905371047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass3,990 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    3,990 miles
    Test number
    681587612677
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass3,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    3,901 miles
    Test number
    419497895039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LS12 YVY

Does LS12 YVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YVY is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YVY?
The MOT on LS12 YVY is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 YVY done?
LS12 YVY was recorded at 12,344 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 733 miles a year.
Has LS12 YVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YVY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 YVY 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 YVY find?
LS12 YVY passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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