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KIA PICANTO2012 · 1.2L Petrol

SW12 ACO

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2012 KIA PICANTO is a Petrol vehicle with a 1248cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 55,314.

MOT
Expired
Expires 14/05/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1248cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 12 May 2025 at 55,314 miles. The record shows a clean bill of health with no defects or advisories noted during the final inspection. While the car failed its tests on 8 May 2025 and 13 May 2024, the lack of recorded defects in the data suggests these were likely administrative failures or minor issues resolved immediately. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 14 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,951 miles per year. Between 4 May 2023 at 48,026 miles and 12 May 2025 at 55,314 miles, the car covered only 7,288 miles over two years. This pattern indicates the vehicle has spent significant time stationary or has been used for very short urban trips, which can lead to specific degradation issues not always captured in a standard MOT. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the braking system and rubber components. Low-mileage vehicles often suffer from binding calipers or pitted brake discs due to inactivity. Check for perished suspension bushes and cracked tyre sidewalls, as rubber degrades with age regardless of distance travelled. Inspect the underside for surface corrosion, particularly on the chassis and exhaust system, as low usage in damp environments can accelerate rust. Verify the battery health and oil condition to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing without proper circulation.

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45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 5/16/2026, 1:04:31 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 12 May 2025 at 55,314 miles. The record shows a clean bill of health with no defects or advisories noted during the final inspection. While the car failed its tests on 8 May 2025 and 13 May 2024, the lack of recorded defects in the data suggests these were likely administrative failures or minor issues resolved immediately. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 14 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,951 miles per year. Between 4 May 2023 at 48,026 miles and 12 May 2025 at 55,314 miles, the car covered only 7,288 miles over two years. This pattern indicates the vehicle has spent significant time stationary or has been used for very short urban trips, which can lead to specific degradation issues not always captured in a standard MOT. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the braking system and rubber components. Low-mileage vehicles often suffer from binding calipers or pitted brake discs due to inactivity. Check for perished suspension bushes and cracked tyre sidewalls, as rubber degrades with age regardless of distance travelled. Inspect the underside for surface corrosion, particularly on the chassis and exhaust system, as low usage in damp environments can accelerate rust. Verify the battery health and oil condition to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing without proper circulation.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2012 Kia Picanto (SW12 ACO), we found 5 MOT results in the period of May 2023 to May 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Kia has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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ADVISORY