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A18 NGU

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,279 mi
Last recorded79,279 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 79,279 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 77,266 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 74,000 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 71,783 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 67,191 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,931 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 49,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 45,414 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 45,414 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 41,002 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,120 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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A18 NGU is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc 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 A18 NGU, 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 A18 NGU?

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What year was A18 NGU registered?

A18 NGU is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is A18 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 NGU 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.

Does A18 NGU have outstanding finance?

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