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AV12 APO

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,651 mi
Last recorded21,651 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 APO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 21,651 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 21,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 17,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 13,362 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 10,144 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL VERY STIFF TO OPERATE

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 7,740 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH BECOMING FADED (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 7,739 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH BECOMING FADED (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 5,359 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion front to rear

cant see rear pads for depth

Pass 27 Jan 2020 3,847 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

rear shocks slight corosion

Pass 8 Feb 2019 95,298 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,798 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,873 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,145 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,263 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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 APO is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 APO, 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 APO registered?

AV12 APO is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is AV12 APO safe to buy?

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