2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · NL12 YKX
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2012. Recorded mileage 65,254 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL12 YKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2026
- 65,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL12 YKX 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 (NL12 YKX) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
NL12 YKX Mileage History
- 06/09/202350,490 mi
- 17/09/202454,551 mi+4,061 mi
- 17/09/202454,551 mi
- 29/09/202559,555 mi+5,004 mi
- 29/09/202665,254 mi+5,699 mi
Average of roughly 4,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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