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AO12 EAP

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,500 mi
Last recorded79,500 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EAP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 79,500 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 74,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,523 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 69,520 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,361 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 65,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 61,795 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 61,795 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,983 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 55,790 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,167 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 48,696 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,030 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 46,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,918 miles

chip in windscreen zone b

Pass 28 Feb 2015 25,582 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 EAP is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EAP, 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 EAP registered?

AO12 EAP is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is AO12 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 EAP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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