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AB12 MEB

2020 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,611 mi
Last recorded13,611 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Picanto18,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 MEB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 13,611 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 13,611 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 11,418 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 8,678 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 6,127 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 6,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords other minor cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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AB12 MEB is a 2020 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 18,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB12 MEB, 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 6 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of AB12 MEB?

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What year was AB12 MEB registered?

AB12 MEB is a 2020 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2020.

Is AB12 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB12 MEB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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