2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · SL12 AXJ
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 33,172 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL12 AXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 33,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL12 AXJ 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 (SL12 AXJ) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
SL12 AXJ Mileage History
- 28/08/202328,100 mi
- 22/08/202429,272 mi+1,172 mi
- 19/09/202530,565 mi+1,293 mi
- 15/09/202633,172 mi+2,607 mi
- 16/09/202633,172 mi
Average of roughly 1,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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