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AO12 XJV

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,967 mi
Last recorded64,967 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 64,967 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 61,898 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 61,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 58,639 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,181 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 56,181 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,222 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 51,625 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,204 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 47,202 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Day time running light not working

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 43,547 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 43,526 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 38,491 miles

n/s handbrake just met requirements

Fail 7 Oct 2017 38,377 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 29,387 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 29,372 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,308 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 XJV is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

AO12 XJV is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is AO12 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 XJV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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