2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · SY12 OCL
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2012. Recorded mileage 69,329 miles. MOT valid until 01/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 998cc
SY12 OCL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 69,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SY12 OCL Mileage History
- 27/03/201526,039 mi
- 16/02/201631,382 mi+5,343 mi
- 17/02/201631,382 mi
- 24/01/201734,144 mi+2,762 mi
- 14/02/201838,378 mi+4,234 mi
- 06/03/201945,479 mi+7,101 mi
- 08/03/201945,481 mi+2 mi
- 28/02/202048,949 mi+3,468 mi
- 09/03/202151,651 mi+2,702 mi
- 09/03/202151,651 mi
- 07/03/202254,119 mi+2,468 mi
- 08/03/202254,119 mi
- 01/03/202359,077 mi+4,958 mi
- 17/03/202359,159 mi+82 mi
- 15/03/202462,175 mi+3,016 mi
- 22/03/202462,175 mi
- 21/03/202564,610 mi+2,435 mi
- 24/03/202564,610 mi
- 19/03/202669,328 mi+4,718 mi
- 03/04/202669,329 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,928 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
SY12 OCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Picanto (SY12 OCL) between March 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda reading would suggest a leak in exhaust syste”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits To bring the lambda down the c/o reading has ”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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