2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · JU56 HER
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 77,220 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JU56 HER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 77,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JU56 HER 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 (JU56 HER) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
JU56 HER Mileage History
- 31/01/202468,472 mi
- 01/02/202468,472 mi
- 28/01/202572,140 mi+3,668 mi
- 21/01/202677,215 mi+5,075 mi
- 21/01/202677,220 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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