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AO12 LKC

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,653 mi
Last recorded33,653 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 33,653 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front nearside daytime lamp not working and offside flickers, in bumper type lamps

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 33,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front nearside daytime lamp not working and offside intermittent - in bumper type

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 33,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front nearside daytime lamp not working and offside intermittent - in bumper type

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 33,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by rear flexi is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe sections of flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe sections of flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 33,481 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear by flexi very supple (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 29% fail is above 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been hot as showing blue heat marks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by rear flexi is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe sections of flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe sections of flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 33,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 33,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 33,109 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 30,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 27,369 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 24,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,661 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,030 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,497 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 18,194 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 LKC is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKC, 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 LKC is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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