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AU12 TXN

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,053 mi
Last recorded77,053 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TXN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 77,053 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 73,259 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 63,921 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 59,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 51,629 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,302 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 32,177 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,274 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TXN is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TXN, 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 TXN?

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What year was AU12 TXN registered?

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

Is AU12 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 TXN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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