2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · SW61 JBO
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 37,114 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW61 JBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 37,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW61 JBO 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 (SW61 JBO) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 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 (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n\s reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SW61 JBO Mileage History
- 08/09/202332,650 mi
- 24/09/202435,756 mi+3,106 mi
- 24/09/202435,756 mi
- 09/09/202537,114 mi+1,358 mi
- 09/09/202537,114 mi
Average of roughly 2,228 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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