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AU12 ZSO

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,004 mi
Last recorded40,004 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZSO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 40,004 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 31,594 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 31,544 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 25,248 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both are cracking slightly around tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both are cracking slightly around tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 21,389 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 20,679 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 20,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 19,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 19,153 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,536 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,341 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 ZSO is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

AU12 ZSO is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is AU12 ZSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 ZSO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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