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AP12 EEU

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,047 mi
Last recorded28,047 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 EEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 28,047 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 26,367 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 24,673 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 23,229 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 21,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 19,218 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 18,049 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 17,203 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 14,346 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 11,522 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 9,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 8,246 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EEU 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 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 EEU, 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 AP12 EEU?

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What year was AP12 EEU registered?

AP12 EEU is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is AP12 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 EEU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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