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AX12 DDZ

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,550 mi
Last recorded43,550 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DDZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 43,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 43,025 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,245 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 41,893 miles

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 10 Aug 2022 41,428 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,932 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 40,255 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,076 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 39,070 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,021 miles

All four tyres cracked and perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 37,021 miles

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

All four tyres cracked and perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 34,747 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,651 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,326 miles

rear tyres perishing

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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AX12 DDZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc 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 AX12 DDZ, 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 AX12 DDZ registered?

AX12 DDZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is AX12 DDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 DDZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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