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AO12 ATK

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,446 mi
Last recorded49,446 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ATK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 49,446 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 45,783 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 45,783 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 41,823 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 38,285 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 38,284 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres worn low

Unable to open tail gate.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 33,827 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 33,827 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 30,561 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 27,834 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 27,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 23,547 miles

Rear tyre worn very close to limits

165/60/14 75H

Pass 16 Feb 2018 18,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 14,588 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 28 Feb 2017 14,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2016 10,429 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,257 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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AO12 ATK is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO12 ATK, 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 AO12 ATK registered?

AO12 ATK is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is AO12 ATK safe to buy?

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