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AX12 DXB

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,808 mi
Last recorded71,808 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 71,808 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 71,734 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front windscreen wiper blade slightly worn /smearing

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge /slight wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear wiper blade defective

Offside Rear inner edge slightly out of shape due to tyre age over 10 years old

Pass 30 Nov 2024 62,686 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 62,680 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 56,781 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 56,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 53,589 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 53,589 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 47,760 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 43,375 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 38,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 38,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 32,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 27,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 27,341 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 18,879 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 15,866 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 15,866 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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AX12 DXB is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc 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 DXB, 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 DXB registered?

AX12 DXB is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AX12 DXB safe to buy?

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