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AO61 VLH

2012 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,383 mi
Last recorded25,383 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VLH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 25,383 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 25,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 23,546 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 21,786 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 20,003 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 17,613 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 15,426 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 13,409 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 11,651 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 10,202 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 8,913 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 7,499 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 6,136 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 VLH is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Green 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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

AO61 VLH is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is AO61 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 VLH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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