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AO12 DVH

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,278 mi
Last recorded73,278 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 73,278 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 73,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 72,096 miles

Central Front Handbrake lever long travel/approaching limit stop (but operates effectively)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 66,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 66,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides either torn or deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,405 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 61,405 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 57,115 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,163 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 40,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,169 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 DVH is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DVH, 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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AO12 DVH is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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