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AO12 WGJ

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,018 mi
Last recorded6,018 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 6,018 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 5,773 miles

offside front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2023 5,693 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 5,473 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 5,264 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 5,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 4,322 miles

All tyres are heavily cracked/perished, however no cords are exposed.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 4,142 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 3,933 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 8 Jul 2016 3,481 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 3,015 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 WGJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

AO12 WGJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is AO12 WGJ safe to buy?

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