2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · FP12 RSO
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 70,675 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP12 RSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 70,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP12 RSO 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 (FP12 RSO) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FP12 RSO Mileage History
- 20/03/202458,402 mi
- 03/04/202458,436 mi+34 mi
- 10/03/202565,011 mi+6,575 mi
- 10/03/202670,674 mi+5,663 mi
- 20/03/202670,675 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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