KIA PICANTO DY12YXT has 19 MOTs

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This 2012 KIA PICANTO has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 31,302 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 16:37.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 15th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Saturday 1st August 2026.

DY12YXT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 202731,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Outer Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 202631,302 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Outer Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED9TH FEBRUARY 202631,302 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Outer Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 202515TH FEBRUARY 202629,483 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Inner Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Outer Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED5TH FEBRUARY 202529,483 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Inner Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Outer Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202415TH FEBRUARY 202528,155 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 202315TH FEBRUARY 202427,263 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 202215TH FEBRUARY 202325,152 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 202115TH FEBRUARY 202223,707 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 202123,707 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202015TH FEBRUARY 202122,531 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 202022,531 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201915TH FEBRUARY 202020,222 MI
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 201825TH OCTOBER 201918,355 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both Front Ball Joint Covers Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH JULY 201720TH JULY 201810,374 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH JULY 201620TH JULY 20178,872 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Front Floorpan Is Starting To Corrode
PASSED21ST JULY 201520TH JULY 20167,674 MI
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201513TH JANUARY 20166,751 MI
FAILED14TH JANUARY 20156,751 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

DY12YXT Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

DY12YXT MOT Comments

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DY12YXT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 31,302 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,236 miles

DY12YXT FAQs

This Kia Picanto with registration DY12YXT was manufactured on Thursday 15th March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 31,302 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 2,236 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Kia Picanto beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means DY12YXT has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Picanto has had 32 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 9 Minor, 6 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Picanto is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does DY12YXT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 25th June 2026 DY12YXT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is DY12YXT Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 25th June 2026 DY12YXT does have Tax. Read more

When does DY12YXT Tax expire?

The current Tax for DY12YXT will expire in 1 month on Saturday 1st August 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does DY12YXT MOT expire?

The current MOT for DY12YXT will expire in 8 months on Monday 15th February 2027. Read more

When did DY12YXT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for DY12YXT was on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 16:37. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has DY12YXT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for DY12YXT we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has DY12YXT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for DY12YXT we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is DY12YXT?

DY12YXT is registered as a 2012 Kia Picanto. Read more

How many miles has DY12YXT done?

The odometer reading for DY12YXT at the last MOT in February 2026 was 31,302 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,236 miles per year. Read more

How old is DY12YXT?

The vehicle DY12YXT was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 15th March 2012. Read more

What colour is DY12YXT?

The official colour of DY12YXT is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does DY12YXT have?

DY12YXT has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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