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AK62 PKO

2012 Kia Picanto

Beige Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,996 mi
Last recorded33,996 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 33,996 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 31,837 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 30,241 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 28,433 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 26,760 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 26,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 25,486 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 25,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 23,991 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 21,543 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 19,078 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 16,217 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,555 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 PKO is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Beige with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PKO, 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 PKO?

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What year was AK62 PKO registered?

AK62 PKO is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AK62 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 PKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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