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AO62 CVP

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,563 mi
Last recorded30,563 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 CVP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 30,563 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 29,171 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 27,387 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 25,682 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 23,776 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 23,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 21,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 19,505 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2018 17,323 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 15,043 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2016 12,178 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

nearside windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Pass 16 Sep 2015 9,654 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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AO62 CVP is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 AO62 CVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO62 CVP registered?

AO62 CVP is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is AO62 CVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 CVP 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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