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AF12 VLE

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,862 mi
Last recorded86,862 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VLE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 86,862 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,945 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 81,668 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 81,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm in centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 73,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm in centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly ,refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,029 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,152 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 63,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 59,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 59,078 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm in outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to between 1.6-2mm in outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 50,887 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,487 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 39,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VLE is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLE, 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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AF12 VLE is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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