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AF12 VLJ

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,040 mi
Last recorded50,040 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 50,040 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 45,085 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

handbrake readings show imbalance.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 39,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at join to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 36,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear slightly

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 34,091 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front brake discs lipped on the outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,528 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Small crack. (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc brakes pitted and lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 26,706 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 23,109 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 20,603 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 13,594 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,272 miles

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 VLJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

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

Is AF12 VLJ safe to buy?

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