2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · DF61 FWS
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 126,154 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF61 FWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 126,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DF61 FWS Mileage History
- 09/02/2024116,501 mi
- 03/02/2025121,026 mi+4,525 mi
- 03/02/2025121,026 mi
- 03/02/2026126,154 mi+5,128 mi
- 03/02/2026126,154 mi
Average of roughly 4,863 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF61 FWS 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 (DF61 FWS) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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