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AF12 ZCU

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,824 mi
Last recorded95,824 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 95,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 93,738 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 93,713 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 91,338 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,634 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 83,903 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,773 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,799 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 75,799 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 65,367 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 53,751 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 43,710 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,721 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 ZCU is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZCU, 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 AF12 ZCU?

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What year was AF12 ZCU registered?

AF12 ZCU is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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