2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · HV62 DZT
2012 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 61,195 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV62 DZT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 61,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV62 DZT 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 (HV62 DZT) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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 (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
HV62 DZT Mileage History
- 19/08/202450,321 mi
- 19/08/202450,321 mi
- 19/08/202556,223 mi+5,902 mi
- 27/08/202556,362 mi+139 mi
- 18/08/202661,195 mi+4,833 mi
Average of roughly 5,448 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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