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CA12 ABF

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,236 mi
Last recorded71,236 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 ABF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 71,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 64,973 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 64,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 58,372 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 53,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 50,122 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 47,365 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2019 42,117 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 37,262 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 31,376 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,260 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,908 miles

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

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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CA12 ABF is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CA12 ABF, 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 CA12 ABF registered?

CA12 ABF is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is CA12 ABF safe to buy?

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