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AO12 YVH

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,520 mi
Last recorded62,520 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YVH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 62,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,295 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,144 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 39,227 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 39,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,711 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 YVH is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

AO12 YVH is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AO12 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 YVH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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