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AO12 YJP

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,078 mi
Last recorded54,078 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YJP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 54,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possibly 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 54,075 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possibly 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 44,042 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 30,193 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 24,846 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 21,998 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 2 Nov 2020 19,283 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 18,101 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 15,928 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 13,015 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 10,874 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 7,680 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 YJP is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YJP, 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 YJP registered?

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

Is AO12 YJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 YJP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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