2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · CV12 DMX
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 74,863 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV12 DMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 74,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV12 DMX 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 (CV12 DMX) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CV12 DMX Mileage History
- 07/10/202264,508 mi
- 07/10/202264,508 mi
- 17/10/202371,431 mi+6,923 mi
- 18/10/202473,723 mi+2,292 mi
- 18/09/202574,863 mi+1,140 mi
Average of roughly 3,512 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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