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AJ12 AET

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,898 mi
Last recorded44,898 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 AET
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 44,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 44,868 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 42,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 39,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 36,336 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 33,181 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 27,495 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 23,425 miles

Slightly frayed osf seat belt.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 18,892 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat belt edge fluffy but not frayed

Pass 21 Feb 2017 14,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing Low On Edges Of Tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed On Edge Of Belt Just Starting To Fray. (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing Low On Edges Of Tread. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both Rear Tyres Perishing On Outer Sidewall Where It Meets Tread.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 9,103 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 4,709 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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AJ12 AET is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ12 AET, 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 AJ12 AET registered?

AJ12 AET is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is AJ12 AET safe to buy?

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