2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · CA12 ABZ
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 72,260 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CA12 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 72,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CA12 ABZ Mileage History
- 05/03/202467,326 mi
- 05/03/202467,326 mi
- 06/03/202571,530 mi+4,204 mi
- 11/03/202672,260 mi+730 mi
- 11/03/202672,260 mi
Average of roughly 2,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CA12 ABZ 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 ABZ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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