2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · SL12 AXM
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 79,164 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL12 AXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 79,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL12 AXM 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 AXM) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 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 (25 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
SL12 AXM Mileage History
- 27/09/202466,698 mi
- 20/09/202574,696 mi+7,998 mi
- 23/09/202574,791 mi+95 mi
- 09/09/202679,008 mi+4,217 mi
- 15/09/202679,164 mi+156 mi
Average of roughly 6,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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