2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · CA12 ABK
2012 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 90,250 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CA12 ABK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 90,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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CA12 ABK Mileage History
- 19/05/202267,753 mi
- 19/05/202375,344 mi+7,591 mi
- 22/05/202480,669 mi+5,325 mi
- 22/05/202585,293 mi+4,624 mi
- 28/04/202690,250 mi+4,957 mi
Average of roughly 5,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CA12 ABK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Picanto (CA12 ABK) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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