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AP12 DTO

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,663 mi
Last recorded86,663 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 DTO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 86,663 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 79,247 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 71,190 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))

exhaust flexi breaking up

Pass 20 Dec 2022 64,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi breaking up

Pass 21 Dec 2021 59,620 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 55,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 49,890 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2018 40,827 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 28,994 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 15,544 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 13,231 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 8,156 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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AP12 DTO is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 AP12 DTO, 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 AP12 DTO registered?

AP12 DTO is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AP12 DTO safe to buy?

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