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AO61 ZDF

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,570 mi
Last recorded66,570 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ZDF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 66,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front washer jet not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 66,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front washer jet not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,478 miles

Accident damage to nearside front wing/ bumper

Offside front door window not open

Pass 5 Feb 2024 41,268 miles

Washer jets poor

Fail 5 Feb 2024 41,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Washer jets poor

Pass 13 Feb 2023 39,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 38,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front day time running light not working

Pass 16 Feb 2021 36,375 miles

Slight damaged to nearside front wheel

Fail 15 Feb 2021 36,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Slight damaged to nearside front wheel

Pass 10 Feb 2020 35,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 31,560 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,256 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2018 27,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2017 22,341 miles

Rear both sides tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 17,781 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged INNER SIDE OF WHEEL DAMAGED (4.2.A.1a)

TYRE PRESSURE LOW - NAIL IN TYRE IN OSF AND NSR

Pass 15 Jan 2015 13,632 miles

Both front tyres are very cracked and perished inbetween tread

Both rear tyres have slight cracking inbetween tread

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 ZDF is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black 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 ZDF, 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 ZDF is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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