2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · S5 VYG
2012 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 67,487 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S5 VYG Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 67,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S5 VYG Mileage History
- 20/07/201513,642 mi
- 30/07/201616,384 mi+2,742 mi
- 29/07/201719,546 mi+3,162 mi
- 14/07/201822,476 mi+2,930 mi
- 20/07/201929,294 mi+6,818 mi
- 28/08/202040,817 mi+11,523 mi
- 27/08/202145,754 mi+4,937 mi
- 24/08/202251,175 mi+5,421 mi
- 09/09/202251,190 mi+15 mi
- 29/08/202353,428 mi+2,238 mi
- 29/08/202353,428 mi
- 25/09/202454,025 mi+597 mi
- 27/09/202454,029 mi+4 mi
- 18/09/202561,533 mi+7,504 mi
- 21/09/202667,487 mi+5,954 mi
Average of roughly 4,819 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
S5 VYG 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 (S5 VYG) between July 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 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 (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))”.
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