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AU12 TWV

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,853 mi
Last recorded64,853 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 64,853 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 63,916 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,574 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 62,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2023 61,239 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 61,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,954 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively could be hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,333 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,499 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,198 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 47,198 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 38,574 miles

front brake discs and pads worn very low recommend replacement asap

Pass 17 Sep 2016 25,572 miles

nsr tyre worn t 1.6mm

osr tyre worn close to limit

Pass 28 Sep 2015 13,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,107 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding.

both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm and offside front on 2.5mm.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 13,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm and offside front on 2.5mm.

offside rear brake slightly binding.

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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AU12 TWV is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU12 TWV, 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 AU12 TWV registered?

AU12 TWV is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AU12 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 TWV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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