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AP12 FGD

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,510 mi
Last recorded50,510 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 FGD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 50,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cutting out on edges

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 50,510 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cutting out on edges

Offside Front Tyre cutting out on edges

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 47,025 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,478 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 42,726 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,541 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 36,312 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 33,703 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 29,253 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 25,083 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 25,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is split (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 20,729 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 15,215 miles

small cuts in all 4 tyre treads

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 FGD is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AP12 FGD, 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 AP12 FGD registered?

AP12 FGD is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is AP12 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 FGD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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