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AU12 TXA

2012 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,895 mi
Last recorded29,895 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 29,895 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 29,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 29,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 25,437 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 25,437 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 23,348 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 21,333 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 19,860 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 17,677 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 16,052 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 14,075 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 12,233 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 9,586 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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AU12 TXA is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Green 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 AU12 TXA, 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 AU12 TXA registered?

AU12 TXA is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 TXA 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.

Does AU12 TXA have outstanding finance?

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