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AO12 OFX

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,024 mi
Last recorded40,024 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 40,024 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,635 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 36,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 35,561 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 33,957 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 32,032 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front and slightly worn/wearing edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 30,972 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 28,295 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 26,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,611 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,462 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,156 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 OFX is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OFX, 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 OFX registered?

AO12 OFX is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is AO12 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 OFX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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