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AO02 CAS

2012 Kia Picanto

Beige Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,777 mi
Last recorded29,777 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 CAS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 29,777 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 29,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 26,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 22,306 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 15,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 13,907 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 8,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 7,179 miles

Age related cracks to all tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2019 6,667 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 6,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 5,697 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 4,889 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 687 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AO02 CAS is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Beige with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 CAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO02 CAS registered?

AO02 CAS is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AO02 CAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 CAS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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