2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · WG12 PLN
2012 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 87,172 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG12 PLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 87,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG12 PLN 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 (WG12 PLN) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WG12 PLN Mileage History
- 20/07/202359,965 mi
- 17/07/202463,233 mi+3,268 mi
- 18/07/202463,234 mi+1 mi
- 14/07/202565,213 mi+1,979 mi
- 23/07/202687,172 mi+21,959 mi
Average of roughly 9,043 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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