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AD12 DDE

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,691 mi
Last recorded51,691 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DDE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 51,691 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 44,311 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 43,114 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 42,144 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 41,190 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 41,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 35,448 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 27,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 18,541 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre has had repair

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 11,375 miles

passenger front wiper blade split on end

Pass 3 Apr 2017 10,217 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has had a repair

Pass 23 Mar 2016 7,604 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 5,030 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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AD12 DDE is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc 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 AD12 DDE, 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 AD12 DDE registered?

AD12 DDE is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is AD12 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 DDE 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.

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