2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · EF62 MZX
2012 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 69,401 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF62 MZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 69,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF62 MZX 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 (EF62 MZX) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EF62 MZX Mileage History
- 25/03/202455,150 mi
- 20/03/202562,653 mi+7,503 mi
- 21/03/202562,653 mi
- 11/03/202669,401 mi+6,748 mi
- 12/03/202669,401 mi
Average of roughly 7,262 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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