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AX12 FSS

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,037 mi
Last recorded64,037 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 FSS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 64,037 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 50,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 48,217 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 47,184 miles

Offside Front DRL bulb inop

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

Pass 25 May 2022 46,462 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 45,771 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,140 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 43,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front wipers smear

Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,564 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 42,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,920 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,471 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 FSS is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

AX12 FSS is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AX12 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 FSS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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