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KW12 ART

2026 Kia Picanto

Blue Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,701 mi
Last recorded32,701 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 ART
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2026
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 32,701 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 32,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 27,313 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 16,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust damaged and out of position. Very little clearance from body (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 10,579 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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KW12 ART is a 2026 Kia Picanto in Blue. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW12 ART, 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 0 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KW12 ART?

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What year was KW12 ART registered?

KW12 ART is a 2026 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2026.

Is KW12 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 ART shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW12 ART have outstanding finance?

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