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AO12 YDN

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,029 mi
Last recorded111,029 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YDN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 111,029 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 111,006 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 110,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front N/S & O/S Front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Handbrake is close to no reserve travel

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil filter corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,836 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear n/s+o/s brake dust shields deteriorating

Fail 22 Feb 2023 99,834 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear n/s+o/s brake dust shields deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2022 94,329 miles

All steering & suspension components lightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil filter lightly corroded

Rear N/S & O/S Rear brake disc dust shields corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2022 94,327 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All steering & suspension components lightly corroded

Oil filter lightly corroded

Rear N/S & O/S Rear brake disc dust shields corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,569 miles

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

slight binding on n/s/r wheel

Fail 12 Mar 2021 85,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

slight binding on n/s/r wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,518 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 79,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s & o/s rear wheel binding

Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear handbrake needs adjustment

Fail 8 Mar 2019 71,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,999 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 7 Jan 2017 58,895 miles

Offside Rear Door damaged but can be opened and closed

Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YDN is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDN, 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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AO12 YDN is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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