2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · LS12 HPL
2012 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 110,600 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS12 HPL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 110,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS12 HPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Picanto (LS12 HPL) between February 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 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: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Pinch bolt wrong, bolt too short (5.3.4 (a) (ii”.
LS12 HPL Mileage History
- 09/02/201512,174 mi
- 05/02/201617,956 mi+5,782 mi
- 26/01/201727,670 mi+9,714 mi
- 19/01/201838,280 mi+10,610 mi
- 15/01/201947,515 mi+9,235 mi
- 23/01/201947,730 mi+215 mi
- 27/01/202058,090 mi+10,360 mi
- 27/01/202058,090 mi
- 12/01/202167,303 mi+9,213 mi
- 15/01/202167,305 mi+2 mi
- 24/01/202278,407 mi+11,102 mi
- 24/01/202278,407 mi
- 10/01/202384,361 mi+5,954 mi
- 18/01/202384,367 mi+6 mi
- 31/07/202498,426 mi+14,059 mi
- 16/10/202499,326 mi+900 mi
- 16/04/2025102,510 mi+3,184 mi
- 07/04/2026110,600 mi+8,090 mi
Average of roughly 8,822 miles per year across 18 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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