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AO12 ZDF

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,520 mi
Last recorded40,520 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZDF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 40,520 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 37,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 34,592 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 32,693 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,414 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 29,084 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,736 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 26,259 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,833 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing perishing in tread.

Offside Rear tyre showing perishing in tread.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 22,756 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,677 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 21,677 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 ZDF is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc 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 ZDF, 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

How do I check the history of AO12 ZDF?

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What year was AO12 ZDF registered?

AO12 ZDF is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is AO12 ZDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ZDF 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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