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AU12 WBE

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,492 mi
Last recorded63,492 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WBE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 63,492 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 57,997 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 53,149 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 48,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 45,219 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 42,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 39,513 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,913 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 34,913 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,904 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

Fail 26 Feb 2018 29,904 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,216 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 20,159 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 20,157 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 14,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Feb 2015 14,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 WBE is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBE, 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 WBE registered?

AU12 WBE is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AU12 WBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 WBE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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