2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · VF12 JJK
2012 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 35,233 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF12 JJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 35,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF12 JJK 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 (VF12 JJK) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VF12 JJK Mileage History
- 21/03/202331,093 mi
- 04/03/202432,363 mi+1,270 mi
- 04/03/202432,363 mi
- 26/03/202533,857 mi+1,494 mi
- 23/03/202635,233 mi+1,376 mi
Average of roughly 1,377 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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