CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU12 WCO

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,813 mi
Last recorded85,813 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WCO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 85,813 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole seeping grease !! (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 85,217 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 85,217 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 81,281 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 74,410 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 69,058 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 63,502 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,690 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 61,690 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,696 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 58,313 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 49,568 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 35,385 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 35,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 25,906 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU12 WCO is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WCO, 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 WCO?

You can check the full history of AU12 WCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU12 WCO registered?

AU12 WCO is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AU12 WCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 WCO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU12 WCO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU12 WCO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.