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AK62 FSJ

2012 Kia Picanto

Beige Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,512 mi
Last recorded36,512 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FSJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 36,512 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 36,512 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have cuts to cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 35,838 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 34,880 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 33,265 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 31,737 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 30,368 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Sep 2019 27,313 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED

Pass 14 Sep 2018 22,179 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 17,118 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,358 miles

front wiper blades split on ends

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre on 2mm and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2015 10,648 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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AK62 FSJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Beige with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK62 FSJ, 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

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What year was AK62 FSJ registered?

AK62 FSJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is AK62 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 FSJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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