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AF12 MMX

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,310 mi
Last recorded92,310 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 92,310 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 92,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 83,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 83,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,226 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 47,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,360 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 32,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 MMX is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AF12 MMX, 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 MMX registered?

AF12 MMX is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AF12 MMX safe to buy?

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