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AO12 DVP

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,168 mi
Last recorded59,168 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DVP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 59,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 55,219 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 48,683 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 48,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 42,372 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,371 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 30,852 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 25,862 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 13,280 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 11,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished and wearing low 3mm

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 9,446 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded and slight fluctuation

all tyres perished and low tread 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2015 8,382 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 DVP is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc 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 AO12 DVP, 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 DVP registered?

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

Is AO12 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 DVP 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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