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AU12 WBX

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,831 mi
Last recorded26,831 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2026 26,831 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 24,391 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 22,171 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 20,512 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 18,670 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 17,191 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 16,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 15,012 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 12,611 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 9,563 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 8,346 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 6,352 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 WBX is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc 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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

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

Is AU12 WBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 WBX 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.

Does AU12 WBX have outstanding finance?

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