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AU12 XGM

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,118 mi
Last recorded83,118 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XGM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 83,118 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 83,118 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 77,396 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 70,298 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 64,952 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 60,210 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 54,765 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 54,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60R14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 50,444 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 50,444 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 45,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 37,385 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)

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 26 Feb 2018 37,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2017 30,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker moved out of windscreen swept area ()

Nearside Front tyre cracking slightly between treads

Nearside Rear tyre splitting / cracking outer shoulder

Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,777 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,206 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)

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 XGM is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc 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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

AU12 XGM is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2012.

Is AU12 XGM safe to buy?

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