2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · RO62 HDY
2012 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 83,924 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO62 HDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 83,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO62 HDY 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 (RO62 HDY) between December 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
RO62 HDY Mileage History
- 11/12/202378,556 mi
- 24/04/202478,653 mi+97 mi
- 25/04/202478,654 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/202579,604 mi+950 mi
- 21/04/202683,924 mi+4,320 mi
Average of roughly 2,274 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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