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KIA PICANTO2012 · 1.0L Petrol

SW12 AAY

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2012 KIA PICANTO — Petrol, 998cc. This vehicle has 58,951 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 28/10/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record of mechanical health. The most recent test on 17 October 2025 at 58,951 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the history shows two instances of initial failure followed by immediate passes on the same or next day, the lack of specific defect data suggests these were likely administrative errors or minor issues resolved instantly. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 2012 model, averaging roughly 4,211 miles per year. Between 2 October 2023 and 17 October 2025, the odometer climbed from 49,637 to 58,951 miles. This indicates a consistent usage pattern of approximately 4,600 miles per annum over the last two years, suggesting the car has not suffered from prolonged periods of standing which often lead to seized calipers or perished rubber seals. The absence of any advisories across multiple years is unusual for a fourteen year old vehicle. There are no recorded failures regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, or exhaust emissions. The record shows no mentions of structural corrosion or brake disc wear, which are common failure points for this age of Kia Picanto. A physical inspection should focus on the components the MOT record does not explicitly detail. Check the condition of the tyres and wiper blades for age-related cracking, as low-mileage cars often run on old rubber long after the tread has worn. Verify the service history for oil and filter changes to ensure the engine has been maintained despite the low annual mileage.

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70
/ 100 · Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record of mechanical health. The most recent test on 17 October 2025 at 58,951 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the history shows two instances of initial failure followed by immediate passes on the same or next day, the lack of specific defect data suggests these were likely administrative errors or minor issues resolved instantly. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 2012 model, averaging roughly 4,211 miles per year. Between 2 October 2023 and 17 October 2025, the odometer climbed from 49,637 to 58,951 miles. This indicates a consistent usage pattern of approximately 4,600 miles per annum over the last two years, suggesting the car has not suffered from prolonged periods of standing which often lead to seized calipers or perished rubber seals. The absence of any advisories across multiple years is unusual for a fourteen year old vehicle. There are no recorded failures regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, or exhaust emissions. The record shows no mentions of structural corrosion or brake disc wear, which are common failure points for this age of Kia Picanto. A physical inspection should focus on the components the MOT record does not explicitly detail. Check the condition of the tyres and wiper blades for age-related cracking, as low-mileage cars often run on old rubber long after the tread has worn. Verify the service history for oil and filter changes to ensure the engine has been maintained despite the low annual mileage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Kia Picanto (SW12 AAY) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between October 2023 and October 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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