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AP12 FZS

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,977 mi
Last recorded52,977 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 FZS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 52,977 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 52,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 45,284 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,959 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 41,320 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 37,686 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 34,519 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 34,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 30,897 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 30,897 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 26,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,130 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 17,880 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 FZS is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

AP12 FZS is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is AP12 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 FZS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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