2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · GE04 SAM
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22/11/2012. Recorded mileage 69,806 miles. MOT valid until 13/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 998cc
GE04 SAM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 69,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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GE04 SAM Mileage History
- 10/11/201528,071 mi
- 13/10/201629,580 mi+1,509 mi
- 13/10/201629,580 mi
- 14/11/201629,728 mi+148 mi
- 03/11/201735,498 mi+5,770 mi
- 02/11/201841,461 mi+5,963 mi
- 02/11/201841,461 mi
- 29/10/201946,695 mi+5,234 mi
- 06/11/202051,152 mi+4,457 mi
- 06/11/202051,152 mi
- 29/10/202155,412 mi+4,260 mi
- 26/10/202258,366 mi+2,954 mi
- 23/10/202361,544 mi+3,178 mi
- 28/10/202465,882 mi+4,338 mi
- 30/10/202569,806 mi+3,924 mi
Average of roughly 4,186 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
GE04 SAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Picanto (GE04 SAM) between November 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”.
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