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AU12 XGE

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,756 mi
Last recorded50,756 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XGE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,756 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,109 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 41,162 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 31,771 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 21,725 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 21,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Offside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2017 21,036 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,001 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 17,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 7,847 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 XGE is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

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

Is AU12 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 XGE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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