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AF12 MKK

2012 Kia Picanto

Beige Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,253 mi
Last recorded95,253 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MKK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 95,253 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 86,658 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 77,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 70,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 64,400 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 58,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,212 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 43,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,132 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 25,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 18,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge slight 165/60/14 mid (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 28 Feb 2015 14,542 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing unevenly

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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AF12 MKK is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Beige 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 AF12 MKK, 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 AF12 MKK registered?

AF12 MKK is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AF12 MKK safe to buy?

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