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AE12 HTY

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,026 mi
Last recorded142,026 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 HTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 142,026 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 136,135 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, low on edges, on 3mm, 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Pass 14 Feb 2024 126,112 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 126,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 116,601 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is pulling out,, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 106,482 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims,

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides, small, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 93,332 miles

Front factory fitted engine covers

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 81,087 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,539 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,030 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,919 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AE12 HTY is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red 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 AE12 HTY, 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 AE12 HTY?

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What year was AE12 HTY registered?

AE12 HTY is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AE12 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 HTY 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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