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AU12 WDP

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,186 mi
Last recorded90,186 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WDP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 90,186 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 83,677 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 78,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 72,725 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,918 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,664 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 64,664 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 61,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,992 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 55,992 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,967 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,172 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,225 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 37,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,539 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 WDP is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White 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 WDP, 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 WDP registered?

AU12 WDP is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is AU12 WDP safe to buy?

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