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AO61 XXN

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,450 mi
Last recorded103,450 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XXN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 103,450 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch/door damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 103,450 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch/door damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 89,585 miles

Nearside Rear Door and wheel arch damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2023 89,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Door and wheel arch damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2022 78,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear door damaged/wheel arch

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 78,068 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear door damaged/wheel arch

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 70,429 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,875 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake arm not fully returning

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,932 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 55,968 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 55,959 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 49,341 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 42,860 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 36,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2015 36,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2015 27,112 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 XXN is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

AO61 XXN is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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