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A20 EDR

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,972 mi
Last recorded36,972 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 EDR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 36,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 36,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 36,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 35,789 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 34,310 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 32,811 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 32,037 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 30,768 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 29,281 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 28,104 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 25,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 23,187 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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A20 EDR is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A20 EDR, 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 A20 EDR registered?

A20 EDR is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is A20 EDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 EDR shows 12 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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