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AO12 NPD

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,785 mi
Last recorded51,785 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NPD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 51,785 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 50,688 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 48,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 44,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 42,068 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,555 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,075 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 36,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 25,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 14,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,907 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 NPD is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc 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 NPD, 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 NPD?

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What year was AO12 NPD registered?

AO12 NPD is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AO12 NPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 NPD 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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