2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · PJ61 OXA
2012 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 28,625 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ61 OXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 28,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ61 OXA 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 (PJ61 OXA) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PJ61 OXA Mileage History
- 07/09/202222,067 mi
- 21/09/202324,878 mi+2,811 mi
- 04/11/202426,534 mi+1,656 mi
- 06/11/202528,625 mi+2,091 mi
- 07/11/202528,625 mi
Average of roughly 2,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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