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AO12 EJE

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,654 mi
Last recorded71,654 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 65,986 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 62,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 56,251 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 49,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 49,584 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment lever on calliper (1.1.15 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 47,688 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 44,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,735 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,291 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 13,608 miles

Nearside front tyre has low tread on the outer edge

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 EJE is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 EJE, 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 EJE registered?

AO12 EJE is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AO12 EJE safe to buy?

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