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AO12 KXW

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,352 mi
Last recorded40,352 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 40,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 39,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 38,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 37,282 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 36,455 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 35,681 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 34,856 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 33,196 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 31,285 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 29,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,487 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,549 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 24,549 miles

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

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 KXW is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 KXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO12 KXW?

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What year was AO12 KXW registered?

AO12 KXW is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is AO12 KXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 KXW 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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