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AV12 FGN

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,673 mi
Last recorded61,673 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 61,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 60,275 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 60,275 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 59,525 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 59,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,880 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 57,675 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,419 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 17 Dec 2021 57,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 51,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 49,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Feb 2020 49,531 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,625 miles

Nearside Front Daylight running light bulb out.

Fail 26 Feb 2019 44,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers ripped / worn out. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Daylight running light bulb out.

Pass 24 Feb 2018 41,974 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,384 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge stepped

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,110 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,159 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 FGN is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV12 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

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

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