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AV12 GUD

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,725 mi
Last recorded38,725 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 GUD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 38,725 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 36,605 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 34,290 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 31,466 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,389 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 26,117 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 25,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,339 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,394 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 14,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit egdes (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,505 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,067 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 GUD is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GUD, 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 AV12 GUD registered?

AV12 GUD is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AV12 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 GUD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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