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AO61 NSZ

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,218 mi
Last recorded31,218 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 NSZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 31,218 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 29,300 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 27,568 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 25,255 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 Jan 2022 23,189 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 20,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge just starting to wear on inner edge lightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover has small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 19,270 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 19,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 17,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 15,565 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 15,561 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 13,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 11,504 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 11,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 9,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Small cut nearside rear tyre

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 NSZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NSZ, 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 NSZ registered?

AO61 NSZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is AO61 NSZ safe to buy?

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