2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · KW12 HWB
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 72,153 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW12 HWB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 72,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW12 HWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Picanto (KW12 HWB) between July 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KW12 HWB Mileage History
- 10/07/201529,338 mi
- 05/07/201632,955 mi+3,617 mi
- 06/07/201736,172 mi+3,217 mi
- 03/07/201839,094 mi+2,922 mi
- 02/07/201943,634 mi+4,540 mi
- 07/09/202047,324 mi+3,690 mi
- 07/09/202047,324 mi
- 08/09/202150,331 mi+3,007 mi
- 17/09/202255,411 mi+5,080 mi
- 08/09/202360,651 mi+5,240 mi
- 08/09/202360,651 mi
- 12/09/202466,397 mi+5,746 mi
- 12/09/202466,397 mi
- 18/10/202569,187 mi+2,790 mi
- 14/10/202672,153 mi+2,966 mi
- 14/10/202672,153 mi
Average of roughly 3,801 miles per year across 16 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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