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A12 EKC

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,159 mi
Last recorded60,159 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 60,159 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 57,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 55,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion on on brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 51,717 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 46,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,134 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 35,616 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 30,803 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,001 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 16,183 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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A12 EKC is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc 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 A12 EKC, 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

How do I check the history of A12 EKC?

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What year was A12 EKC registered?

A12 EKC is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is A12 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 EKC 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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