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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,086 cc

A12 MCGMOT history

A12 MCG is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 21 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 28,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

A12 MCG black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
28,062 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 MCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 MCG was last recorded at 28,062 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,045 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
1,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,062 miles
  • 2025 – 28,045 miles
  • 2024 – 27,884 miles
  • 2023 – 26,450 miles
  • 2022 – 25,217 miles
  • 2020 – 25,171 miles
  • 2019 – 22,949 miles
  • 2018 – 21,413 miles
  • 2017 – 20,879 miles
  • 2016 – 18,800 miles
  • 2015 – 16,701 miles
  • 2014 – 14,268 miles
  • 2013 – 11,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,062 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,062 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    28,062 miles
    Test number
    939145285264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass28,045 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    28,045 miles
    Test number
    307316400848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail28,038 miles (+154)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,038 miles
    Test number
    985161841360
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass27,884 miles (+1,434)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    27,884 miles
    Test number
    919606426829
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass26,450 miles (+1,233)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    26,450 miles
    Test number
    611275817093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass25,217 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    25,217 miles
    Test number
    899236019557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,171 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    25,171 miles
    Test number
    799156392285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,949 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,949 miles
    Test number
    613368084502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,413 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    21,413 miles
    Test number
    762301967362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,879 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    20,879 miles
    Test number
    261240899982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,800 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,800 miles
    Test number
    473540068559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,701 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,701 miles
    Test number
    806550915155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,268 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    14,268 miles
    Test number
    878392114148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,628 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    11,628 miles
    Test number
    719358383032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust bracket corroded

Questions about A12 MCG

Does A12 MCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 MCG is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 MCG?
The MOT on A12 MCG is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 MCG done?
A12 MCG was recorded at 28,062 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 1,269 miles a year.
Has A12 MCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 MCG has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 MCG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 MCG find?
A12 MCG passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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