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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LS12 ZHNMOT history

LS12 ZHN is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 46,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LS12 ZHN black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
46,291 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZHN was last recorded at 46,291 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,472 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,819 miles
Average per year
2,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,291 miles
  • 2025 – 43,472 miles
  • 2024 – 40,834 miles
  • 2023 – 37,893 miles
  • 2022 – 35,529 miles
  • 2021 – 34,203 miles
  • 2020 – 33,004 miles
  • 2019 – 30,548 miles
  • 2018 – 28,291 miles
  • 2017 – 25,071 miles
  • 2016 – 20,937 miles
  • 2015 – 14,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,291 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass46,291 miles (+2,819)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    46,291 miles
    Test number
    856789736023
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass43,472 miles (+2,638)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    43,472 miles
    Test number
    101496351246
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass40,834 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    40,834 miles
    Test number
    785571339299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,893 miles (+2,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    37,893 miles
    Test number
    257567777670
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass35,529 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    35,529 miles
    Test number
    378948825554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,203 miles (+1,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    34,203 miles
    Test number
    473313639676
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass33,004 miles (+2,456)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,004 miles
    Test number
    140085942274
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  8. Pass30,548 miles (+2,257)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,548 miles
    Test number
    695612236826
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryScreen chips

  9. Pass28,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,291 miles
    Test number
    826443070323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,291 miles (+3,220)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,291 miles
    Test number
    483069226400
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads heavily cracked

  11. Pass25,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    25,071 miles
    Test number
    665178667413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,071 miles (+4,134)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,071 miles
    Test number
    946272071978
    • FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass20,937 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,937 miles
    Test number
    808469092044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail20,935 miles (+6,920)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,935 miles
    Test number
    299880290416
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass14,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    14,015 miles
    Test number
    415197995015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ZHN

Does LS12 ZHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZHN is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZHN?
The MOT on LS12 ZHN is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ZHN done?
LS12 ZHN was recorded at 46,291 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 2,840 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZHN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZHN 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 ZHN find?
LS12 ZHN passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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