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AK62 PLF

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,124 mi
Last recorded47,124 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 47,124 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 40,527 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 40,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 35,368 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 16 Jun 2022 30,174 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 24,841 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 20,353 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 19,177 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 16,585 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 16,585 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 13,805 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 11,083 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 8,798 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 PLF is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red 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 PLF, 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 PLF?

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What year was AK62 PLF registered?

AK62 PLF is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AK62 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 PLF 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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