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2012 KIA PICANTO
General Information
- Registration SW12JNX
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1248cc
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- Expires 07 Oct 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 71,879 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2026 10 Jun 20267 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 71,110 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 71,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 69,179 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 69,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 65,774 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,614 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2023 10 Jun 202611 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 59,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 52,007 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2022 10 Jun 20265 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 44,178 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 44,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 35,677 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
9 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 35,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
5 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 27,153 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018 10 Jun 20266 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 20,088 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017 10 Jun 20269 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 14,034 MI
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SW12JNX was registered on 2012-07-11
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