2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · WG12 XSH
2012 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 59,965 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG12 XSH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 59,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG12 XSH 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 XSH) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”.
WG12 XSH Mileage History
- 16/08/202439,922 mi
- 16/08/202439,923 mi+1 mi
- 11/08/202551,554 mi+11,631 mi
- 12/08/202551,572 mi+18 mi
- 17/08/202659,965 mi+8,393 mi
Average of roughly 10,013 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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