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AO12 YDM

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,412 mi
Last recorded84,412 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YDM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 84,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Fail 30 Nov 2023 84,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 2 Dec 2022 81,602 miles

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

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 6 Dec 2021 77,894 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,785 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 75,773 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,059 miles

repair to n/s drl

Fail 6 Dec 2019 70,059 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

repair to n/s drl

Fail 4 Dec 2019 70,036 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front daytime lamp not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,833 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YDM is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YDM, 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 YDM registered?

AO12 YDM is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AO12 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 YDM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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