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AO12 YJG

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,373 mi
Last recorded44,373 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YJG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 44,373 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 42,593 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 41,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 40,897 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,641 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 36,011 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 33,037 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 30,491 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 26,357 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 22,032 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 17,606 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper rubber split

offside wiper smears

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 YJG 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 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 YJG, 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 YJG registered?

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

Is AO12 YJG safe to buy?

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