2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · GD12 AYM
2012 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 15,703 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD12 AYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 15,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD12 AYM 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 (GD12 AYM) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
GD12 AYM Mileage History
- 17/08/202211,169 mi
- 07/08/202312,445 mi+1,276 mi
- 19/08/202414,135 mi+1,690 mi
- 07/08/202515,703 mi+1,568 mi
- 07/08/202515,703 mi
Average of roughly 1,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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