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AK62 PLJ

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,315 mi
Last recorded55,315 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 PLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 55,315 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 31 Oct 2024 50,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 46,781 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2022 45,852 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 42,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 36,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 33,357 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 30,644 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,255 miles

Front Both tyre treads worn inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2017 25,255 miles

Front Both tyre treads worn inner edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,202 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,225 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 PLJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black 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 PLJ, 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.

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What year was AK62 PLJ registered?

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

Is AK62 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 PLJ 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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