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AO61 LGX

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,942 mi
Last recorded109,942 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 LGX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 109,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,681 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped, pads 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 95,836 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 88,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 76,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 68,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 62,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 52,962 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 44,618 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2018 44,618 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 37,672 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,341 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

nsf wiper blade split but clears the screen effectively

Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,706 miles

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

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 LGX 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 92.3%.

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 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 AO61 LGX, 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 AO61 LGX registered?

AO61 LGX is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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