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AP12 GKZ

2012 Kia Picanto

Beige Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,020 mi
Last recorded39,020 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 GKZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 39,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 34,105 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 27,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 20,794 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 18,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 16,902 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 14,406 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 13,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 13,086 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 11,068 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 8,850 miles

Offside windscreen wiper poor

Fail 24 Aug 2016 8,850 miles

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

Offside windscreen wiper poor

Pass 18 Aug 2015 6,548 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 GKZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Beige with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

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

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