2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · MM12 RYW
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 20,475 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM12 RYW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 20,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM12 RYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Picanto (MM12 RYW) between May 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.”.
MM12 RYW Mileage History
- 12/05/201510,507 mi
- 20/04/201612,320 mi+1,813 mi
- 20/04/201612,320 mi
- 03/05/201714,106 mi+1,786 mi
- 11/05/201815,602 mi+1,496 mi
- 11/05/201815,602 mi
- 03/05/201916,492 mi+890 mi
- 02/11/202017,174 mi+682 mi
- 03/11/202117,538 mi+364 mi
- 02/11/202217,908 mi+370 mi
- 09/11/202318,183 mi+275 mi
- 29/10/202418,346 mi+163 mi
- 29/10/202418,346 mi
- 12/11/202520,475 mi+2,129 mi
Average of roughly 949 miles per year across 14 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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