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AU12 TXM

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,718 mi
Last recorded25,718 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TXM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 25,718 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Beam axle corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear 165/60/14 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 25,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut 165/60/14 H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Beam axle corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear 165/60/14 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 21,473 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 21,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 21,253 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 21,100 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 20,857 miles

all tyres becoming slightly perished/cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2020 20,707 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 20,563 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 20,338 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 19,997 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Feb 2017 19,996 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 29 Jan 2016 19,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perished

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 TXM is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AU12 TXM, 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

How do I check the history of AU12 TXM?

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What year was AU12 TXM registered?

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

Is AU12 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 TXM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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