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AO61 ZWR

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,851 mi
Last recorded85,851 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ZWR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 85,851 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 80,758 miles

front brake pads low

wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Mar 2024 74,952 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 68,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 62,029 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 55,660 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2021 55,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2020 49,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,221 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,988 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 26,080 miles

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

both front tyres low

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2015 16,447 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 ZWR is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZWR, 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 ZWR registered?

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

Is AO61 ZWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 ZWR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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