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AO12 NNY

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,510 mi
Last recorded33,510 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NNY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 33,510 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 32,300 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 31,091 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 29,170 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 26,930 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 24,993 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 22,969 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 19,307 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 18,954 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread has a cut

clonk from steering column

Fail 10 Apr 2018 18,954 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread has a cut

clonk from steering column

Pass 21 Apr 2017 17,492 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 15,654 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,619 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 NNY 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 NNY, 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 NNY?

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What year was AO12 NNY registered?

AO12 NNY is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is AO12 NNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 NNY 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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