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AO61 UCT

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,446 mi
Last recorded99,446 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 UCT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 99,446 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 99,446 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 97,513 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 97,510 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 84,700 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 84,697 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 75,742 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 71,164 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 71,161 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,673 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 61,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 46,062 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 28,566 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 20,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 12,414 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 10,805 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 UCT is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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