2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · KA12 HOT
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14/06/2012. Recorded mileage 58,253 miles. MOT valid until 09/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 998cc
KA12 HOT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 58,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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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KA12 HOT Mileage History
- 12/06/202348,972 mi
- 22/06/202450,670 mi+1,698 mi
- 26/06/202450,751 mi+81 mi
- 02/07/202552,693 mi+1,942 mi
- 11/07/202658,253 mi+5,560 mi
Average of roughly 3,014 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KA12 HOT 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 (KA12 HOT) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
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