2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · WF62 FNZ
2012 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 26,448 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
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WF62 FNZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2026
- 26,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF62 FNZ 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 (WF62 FNZ) between February 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
WF62 FNZ Mileage History
- 01/02/202317,516 mi
- 23/11/202319,224 mi+1,708 mi
- 08/11/202421,156 mi+1,932 mi
- 28/10/202523,890 mi+2,734 mi
- 29/10/202626,448 mi+2,558 mi
Average of roughly 2,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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