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AO12 UKK

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,170 mi
Last recorded49,170 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 UKK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 49,170 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 45,045 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 44,657 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,598 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 42,010 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 36,790 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,452 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 33,452 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 31,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,570 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 26,106 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 21,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UKK is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UKK, 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

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What year was AO12 UKK registered?

AO12 UKK is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is AO12 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 UKK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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