2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · AP12 DTO
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 86,663 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP12 DTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 86,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP12 DTO 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 (AP12 DTO) between December 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
AP12 DTO Mileage History
- 21/12/202159,620 mi
- 20/12/202264,203 mi+4,583 mi
- 18/12/202371,190 mi+6,987 mi
- 13/12/202479,247 mi+8,057 mi
- 18/09/202586,663 mi+7,416 mi
Average of roughly 7,226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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