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AP12 GAO

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,080 mi
Last recorded83,080 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 GAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 83,080 miles

High level brake light output slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,636 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 66,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 53,977 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 53,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Nov 2016 37,348 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 37,348 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,045 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 22,045 miles

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

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 GAO is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GAO, 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 GAO registered?

AP12 GAO is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is AP12 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 GAO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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