KIA PICANTO WM12XAU has 20 MOTs

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This 2012 KIA PICANTO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 95,789 miles 4 months ago on Monday 22nd June 2026 at 14:06.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 22nd June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

WM12XAU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND JUNE 202795,789 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED18TH JUNE 202695,789 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle By More Than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH JUNE 202522ND JUNE 202688,065 MI
FAILED19TH JUNE 202588,065 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Drl Light Inop
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED18TH JUNE 202422ND JUNE 202582,406 MI
PASSED2ND JUNE 202322ND JUNE 202479,550 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED23RD MAY 202222ND JUNE 202373,815 MI
FAILED17TH MAY 202273,729 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH MAY 202122ND JUNE 202266,477 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED25TH MAY 202166,464 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JUNE 202022ND JUNE 202162,041 MI
PASSED30TH MAY 201926TH DECEMBER 202056,668 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED30TH MAY 201956,668 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH JUNE 201826TH JUNE 201949,227 MI
FAILED5TH JUNE 201849,227 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Headlamp Aim Too High Both (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED27TH JUNE 201726TH JUNE 201842,348 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pads Approx 70% Worn
FAILED27TH JUNE 201742,348 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pads Approx 70% Worn
  2. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED7TH JUNE 201626TH JUNE 201732,895 MI
FAILED7TH JUNE 201632,894 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED27TH JUNE 201526TH JUNE 201626,416 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WM12XAU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

WM12XAU MOT Comments

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WM12XAU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 95,789 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,842 miles

WM12XAU FAQs

This Kia Picanto with registration WM12XAU was manufactured on Tuesday 31st July 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 95,789 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 6,842 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Kia Picanto beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WM12XAU has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Picanto has had 19 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 13 Major, 1 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Picanto is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does WM12XAU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 30th October 2026 WM12XAU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WM12XAU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 30th October 2026 WM12XAU does have Tax. Read more

When does WM12XAU Tax expire?

The current Tax for WM12XAU will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027. 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 WM12XAU MOT expire?

The current MOT for WM12XAU will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 22nd June 2027. Read more

When did WM12XAU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WM12XAU was on Monday 22nd June 2026 at 14:06. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WM12XAU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for WM12XAU we can see 12 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 WM12XAU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for WM12XAU we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WM12XAU?

WM12XAU is registered as a 2012 Kia Picanto. Read more

How many miles has WM12XAU done?

The odometer reading for WM12XAU at the last MOT in June 2026 was 95,789 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 6,842 miles per year. Read more

How old is WM12XAU?

The vehicle WM12XAU was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 31st July 2012. Read more

What colour is WM12XAU?

The official colour of WM12XAU is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does WM12XAU have?

WM12XAU has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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