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AK62 FSL

2012 Kia Picanto

Beige Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,745 mi
Last recorded47,745 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 47,745 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 44,768 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 43,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Moderate play, close to failure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 39,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 2.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 36,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 36,310 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 34,386 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 31,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge 165/65/14

Pass 13 Oct 2018 26,060 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 20,785 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 20,785 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 15,740 miles

Nearside Rear perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing 165 60 14

Pass 7 Oct 2015 12,548 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 12,406 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 FSL is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Beige with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK62 FSL, 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 AK62 FSL?

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What year was AK62 FSL registered?

AK62 FSL is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is AK62 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 FSL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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