KIA PICANTO YH12HXZ has 19 MOTs

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This 2012 KIA PICANTO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 91,680 miles 2 months ago on Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 13:46.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 30th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

YH12HXZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH APRIL 202791,680 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED9TH APRIL 202530TH APRIL 202685,323 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED8TH APRIL 202585,323 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202430TH APRIL 202582,536 MI
FAILED23RD APRIL 202482,535 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202330TH APRIL 202479,418 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED24TH APRIL 202379,418 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Brake Pad(s) Worn Down To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Outer Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED23RD APRIL 202230TH APRIL 202375,523 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Various Pipes/hoses/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin 4x Suspected To Be Wearing Thin, Wheel Trims Restricting Inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Subframe Corroded
FAILED22ND APRIL 202275,520 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Body Component Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury Wing Mirror Cover Damaged/sharp Edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
  10. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Various Pipes/hoses/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin 4x Suspected To Be Wearing Thin, Wheel Trims Restricting Inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Subframe Corroded
PASSED1ST MAY 202130TH APRIL 202271,222 MI
FAILED30TH APRIL 202171,219 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED25TH MARCH 202020TH APRIL 202167,893 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear By O/s Rear Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED8TH APRIL 201920TH APRIL 202062,278 MI
FAILED8TH APRIL 201962,278 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Treads 3mm
PASSED4TH APRIL 201820TH APRIL 201948,783 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded To Rears (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED11TH APRIL 201720TH APRIL 201840,947 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s Rear Tyre Tread 3mm
PASSED21ST APRIL 201620TH APRIL 201730,209 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyre Treads 3mm
FAILED21ST APRIL 201630,209 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyre Treads 3mm
PASSED13TH APRIL 201512TH APRIL 201617,865 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YH12HXZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

YH12HXZ MOT Comments

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YH12HXZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 91,680 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,549 miles

YH12HXZ FAQs

This Kia Picanto with registration YH12HXZ was manufactured on Saturday 31st March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 91,680 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 6,549 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 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YH12HXZ has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Picanto has had 26 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 16 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 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does YH12HXZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 19th June 2026 YH12HXZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YH12HXZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 19th June 2026 YH12HXZ does have Tax. Read more

When does YH12HXZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YH12HXZ will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 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 YH12HXZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YH12HXZ will expire in 10 months on Friday 30th April 2027. Read more

When did YH12HXZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YH12HXZ was on Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 13:46. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YH12HXZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YH12HXZ 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 YH12HXZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YH12HXZ we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YH12HXZ?

YH12HXZ is registered as a 2012 Kia Picanto. Read more

How many miles has YH12HXZ done?

The odometer reading for YH12HXZ at the last MOT in April 2026 was 91,680 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 6,549 miles per year. Read more

How old is YH12HXZ?

The vehicle YH12HXZ was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 31st March 2012. Read more

What colour is YH12HXZ?

The official colour of YH12HXZ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YH12HXZ have?

YH12HXZ has a 1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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