2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · LL12 VJV
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 47,778 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL12 VJV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 47,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL12 VJV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Picanto (LL12 VJV) between April 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Battery leaking negative battery terminal/post loose leaking around post (4.13 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LL12 VJV Mileage History
- 28/04/201531,426 mi
- 28/04/201531,427 mi+1 mi
- 27/04/201632,817 mi+1,390 mi
- 02/05/201734,407 mi+1,590 mi
- 11/05/201835,675 mi+1,268 mi
- 11/05/201835,675 mi
- 07/05/201937,065 mi+1,390 mi
- 25/06/202139,945 mi+2,880 mi
- 30/06/202139,945 mi
- 01/07/202242,827 mi+2,882 mi
- 13/06/202343,708 mi+881 mi
- 15/06/202343,708 mi
- 25/06/202445,404 mi+1,696 mi
- 26/06/202546,737 mi+1,333 mi
- 27/06/202546,737 mi
- 01/07/202647,778 mi+1,041 mi
- 01/07/202647,778 mi
Average of roughly 1,463 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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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