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AO12 RUV

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,799 mi
Last recorded96,799 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 RUV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 96,799 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 87,678 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 87,678 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 85,234 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 85,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 67,978 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 56,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 47,109 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 37,330 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 37,275 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2015 29,548 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 RUV is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

AO12 RUV is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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