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LS12ECW
2012 KIA PICANTO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1248cc
General Information
- Registration LS12ECW
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1248cc
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- Expires 14 Apr 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
15 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 147,444 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm 175/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 147,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Emissions test stop because major leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emissions test stop because major leak (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm 175/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
27 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,398 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 143,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
3 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,876 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/50/15 marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases repair carried out / still leaking (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 135,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,818 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,462 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,050 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,047 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2021 6 Jun 20263 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,325 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2020 6 Jun 202620 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,312 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- clutch not clearing
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,823 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres wearing close to limits
30 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,476 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017 6 Jun 202626 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,977 MI
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LS12ECW was registered on 2012-03-27
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