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AO12 DVG

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,954 mi
Last recorded70,954 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 70,954 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 66,094 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 63,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,108 miles

screen damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging objects carefully removed to centre console ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,109 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 21,516 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 DVG is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DVG, 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 DVG registered?

AO12 DVG is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AO12 DVG safe to buy?

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