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AO12 ZDT

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,680 mi
Last recorded33,680 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 33,680 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 30,983 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 27,201 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 24,770 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 24,435 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 23,991 miles

item removed from drivers view

Pass 3 Jul 2019 23,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 23,242 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 20,276 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 20,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 17,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 13,958 miles

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Fail 13 Jul 2015 10,313 miles

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Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 10,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 ZDT is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

AO12 ZDT is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is AO12 ZDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ZDT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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