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AK62 FSU

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,160 mi
Last recorded71,160 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FSU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 71,160 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 71,151 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 69,735 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 69,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2023 64,024 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 64,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 57,368 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,652 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 49,340 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,486 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,775 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 34,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4mm and distorted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and distorted (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,615 miles

Nearside Rear tyre mis-shapen

Fail 28 Sep 2016 28,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has had a repair

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear tyre mis-shapen

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,215 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slice in sidewall not showing cords

Offside Front tyre has slice not showing cords

drivers wiper blade smears screen

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 FSU is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FSU, 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 FSU registered?

AK62 FSU is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is AK62 FSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 FSU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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