2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · CV12 PCU
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 82,438 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV12 PCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 82,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV12 PCU 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 PCU) between March 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
CV12 PCU Mileage History
- 23/03/202372,567 mi
- 21/12/202375,251 mi+2,684 mi
- 02/12/202479,695 mi+4,444 mi
- 02/12/202479,695 mi
- 19/11/202582,438 mi+2,743 mi
Average of roughly 3,709 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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