2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · DC61 ABX
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 104,591 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DC61 ABX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 104,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DC61 ABX Mileage History
- 23/01/202384,574 mi
- 15/01/202490,881 mi+6,307 mi
- 20/01/202598,034 mi+7,153 mi
- 19/01/2026104,590 mi+6,556 mi
- 19/01/2026104,591 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,695 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DC61 ABX 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 (DC61 ABX) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a front steered axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (”.
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