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AV12 CME

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,346 mi
Last recorded119,346 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 119,346 miles

Nearside Front Creaking from suspension, possibly top mounting. vibrating through antiroll bar and track rod as well as suspension leg. advise further inspection

Offside Front Day running light not working. non obligatory for test

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside, possibly from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 104,986 miles

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

Nearside Front sidelamp dim

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp

Fail 25 Mar 2025 104,078 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Day light running lamp in operative

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly loose

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 104,435 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Day light running lamp in operative

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly loose

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 92,224 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 92,119 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 79,931 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 79,931 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ADVISE TO CHANGE BOTH. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 69,854 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,726 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 56,315 miles

Nearside Front drl not working

Pass 14 May 2019 51,032 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 44,750 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 37,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,352 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,673 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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AV12 CME is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CME, 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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AV12 CME is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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