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AD12 DDZ

2012 Kia Picanto

Beige Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,546 mi
Last recorded66,546 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DDZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 66,546 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 66,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted? (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 61,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 61,432 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 54,411 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 54,411 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 48,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 44,868 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 40,526 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 37,853 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 34,016 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 29,093 miles

osf tyre sidewall has slight damage but not showing cords

osr tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 27 May 2017 24,078 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 18,824 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 18,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 15,926 miles

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

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

osf tyre wearing unevenly

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 DDZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Beige with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AD12 DDZ, 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.

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What year was AD12 DDZ registered?

AD12 DDZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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