2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · WR62 VCG
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 79,116 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR62 VCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 79,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR62 VCG 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 (WR62 VCG) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 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), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too and from flex hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WR62 VCG Mileage History
- 19/08/202470,487 mi
- 04/08/202572,074 mi+1,587 mi
- 06/08/202572,074 mi
- 13/08/202679,115 mi+7,041 mi
- 22/08/202679,116 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,300 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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