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AX12 FSL

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,613 mi
Last recorded144,613 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 FSL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 144,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 139,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 134,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 134,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 127,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 123,782 miles

Rear Both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 7 Jul 2021 112,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 106,326 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,965 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 77,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,306 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,420 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 18,755 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 18,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,203 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 9,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FSL is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

AX12 FSL is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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