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741 AOA

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,502 mi
Last recorded59,502 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration741 AOA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 59,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 51,801 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 44,650 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 40,074 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 35,337 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scrathes (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 31,651 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 29,252 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 26,009 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 22,968 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 19,564 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 15,097 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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741 AOA is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 741 AOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 741 AOA registered?

741 AOA is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is 741 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 741 AOA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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