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AO61 WYC

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,489 mi
Last recorded66,489 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 WYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,489 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 66,472 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,928 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,204 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,646 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,558 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 35,558 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,398 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 25,393 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 22,785 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 WYC is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WYC, 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 WYC registered?

AO61 WYC is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is AO61 WYC safe to buy?

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