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AU12 XGY

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,465 mi
Last recorded114,465 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XGY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 114,465 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in centre of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 111,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread is damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 111,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread is damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 109,698 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 22 Jul 2024 109,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 18 May 2024 109,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 109,654 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 98,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 98,766 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 88,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords many cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 88,805 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords many cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 76,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 63,982 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 63,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front DRL bulb out

Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,401 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 28 Feb 2018 35,289 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,555 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,065 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 22,065 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 17,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,525 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

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 XGY is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XGY, 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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AU12 XGY is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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