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AO12 NVR

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,518 mi
Last recorded91,518 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 91,518 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,536 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 84,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 75,828 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 64,029 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 55,502 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 52,551 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,426 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 48,426 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 46,809 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 46,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,266 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre has screw in outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 30,928 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 27,890 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 23,159 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 NVR is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NVR, 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 NVR registered?

AO12 NVR is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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