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AO61 LGU

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,818 mi
Last recorded124,818 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 LGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 124,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 122,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 122,820 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 122,818 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 118,423 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front windscreen washer poor

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2024 118,423 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen washer poor

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2023 110,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot grease round clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded slightly on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 110,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot grease round clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded slightly on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 102,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth slightly on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front day time light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads ? wearing slight on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning middle brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,264 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 87,756 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,596 miles

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

n/s Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 29 Nov 2017 62,964 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 52,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,926 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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AO61 LGU is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO61 LGU, 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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AO61 LGU is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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