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AV12 AOF

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,420 mi
Last recorded30,420 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 AOF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 30,420 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 30,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 29,700 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 29,079 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 28,332 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 27,267 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 26,789 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 25,990 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 23,867 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 21,407 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 19,492 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,798 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AV12 AOF is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV12 AOF, 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 AV12 AOF registered?

AV12 AOF is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AV12 AOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 AOF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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