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AO12 DVB

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,804 mi
Last recorded62,804 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,804 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 62,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 60,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/f dtrl lamp not working

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

side repeater bulbs becoming pale

Pass 9 Aug 2023 55,765 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,770 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 45,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2020 39,565 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,968 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,721 miles

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 4 Apr 2017 19,464 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and perished in tread

Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,287 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DVB is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO12 DVB, 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 DVB registered?

AO12 DVB is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is AO12 DVB safe to buy?

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