2012 KIA Picanto 1 1.0L Petrol · SY62 VLO
2012 KIA Picanto 1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 104,131 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO 1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY62 VLO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 104,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY62 VLO 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 1 (SY62 VLO) between November 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 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 (28 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SY62 VLO Mileage History
- 17/11/201527,752 mi
- 08/11/201637,822 mi+10,070 mi
- 06/11/201748,500 mi+10,678 mi
- 07/11/201748,502 mi+2 mi
- 31/10/201861,839 mi+13,337 mi
- 01/11/201861,840 mi+1 mi
- 12/11/201971,479 mi+9,639 mi
- 13/11/202077,814 mi+6,335 mi
- 12/11/202186,191 mi+8,377 mi
- 15/11/202186,195 mi+4 mi
- 18/10/202292,688 mi+6,493 mi
- 18/10/202292,688 mi
- 06/06/202396,572 mi+3,884 mi
- 13/06/202396,572 mi
- 12/06/202499,184 mi+2,612 mi
- 13/06/202499,184 mi
- 19/06/2025101,739 mi+2,555 mi
- 20/06/2025101,739 mi
- 10/06/2026104,049 mi+2,310 mi
- 19/06/2026104,131 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 7,214 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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