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2012 KIA PICANTO
General Information
- Registration DF12RHA
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 998cc
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- Expires 20 Jul 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 59,799 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake only just met requirements after several attempts
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 59,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 55,716 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 51,771 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2024 21 Jun 202611 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 48,051 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2023 21 Jun 20266 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 44,330 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2022 21 Jun 20265 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 44,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 37,923 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2021 21 Jun 202620 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 37,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 31,910 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021 21 Jun 20268 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 31,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 26,895 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2019 21 Jun 202617 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 22,391 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2018 21 Jun 202615 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 17,885 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2017 21 Jun 202621 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 12,211 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2016 21 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DF12RHA was registered on 2012-07-23
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