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AO12 NWH

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,016 mi
Last recorded88,016 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NWH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 88,016 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake has reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 88,014 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake has reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 82,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 82,887 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 76,005 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rims area (Buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 76,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rims area (Buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,672 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 57,668 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 45,976 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,942 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 45,942 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 45,662 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2018 45,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2017 42,417 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 15 May 2017 42,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn.

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 17 May 2016 38,666 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 26,224 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 NWH is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWH, 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 NWH registered?

AO12 NWH is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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