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AX12 DWJ

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,733 mi
Last recorded126,733 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 126,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 122,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 122,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 118,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 113,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 108,866 miles

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

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

Nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips within the offside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 108,863 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips within the offside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 103,203 miles

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear seat belt twisted

Fail 28 Jul 2021 103,203 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear seat belt twisted

Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,838 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,946 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 97,946 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 92,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 26 Jul 2016 82,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear number plate cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2015 61,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear number plate cracked

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 DWJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX12 DWJ, 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 DWJ registered?

AX12 DWJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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