2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · PX12 ULF
2012 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 56,853 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PX12 ULF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 56,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PX12 ULF Mileage History
- 12/05/201520,788 mi
- 04/05/201621,781 mi+993 mi
- 08/05/201723,180 mi+1,399 mi
- 07/05/201824,454 mi+1,274 mi
- 09/05/201925,779 mi+1,325 mi
- 10/05/201925,779 mi
- 30/04/202026,830 mi+1,051 mi
- 23/04/202127,353 mi+523 mi
- 26/04/202228,311 mi+958 mi
- 10/05/202329,372 mi+1,061 mi
- 17/05/202329,372 mi
- 24/05/202434,472 mi+5,100 mi
- 24/05/202434,472 mi
- 19/05/202545,503 mi+11,031 mi
- 15/05/202656,853 mi+11,350 mi
Average of roughly 3,276 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
PX12 ULF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Picanto (PX12 ULF) between May 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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