2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · VU12 KBN
2012 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 151,219 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU12 KBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 151,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU12 KBN 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 (VU12 KBN) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
VU12 KBN Mileage History
- 03/07/2023117,529 mi
- 08/07/2024128,800 mi+11,271 mi
- 28/06/2025140,293 mi+11,493 mi
- 20/06/2026151,209 mi+10,916 mi
- 23/06/2026151,219 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 11,329 miles per year across 5 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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