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AO61 UCZ

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,918 mi
Last recorded83,918 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 UCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,590 miles

Front front wiper blade rubbers split

Front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2017 62,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,879 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 57,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,553 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 UCZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO61 UCZ, 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 UCZ registered?

AO61 UCZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is AO61 UCZ safe to buy?

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