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AO62 CVT

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,437 mi
Last recorded93,437 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 CVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 93,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 93,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 87,547 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 78,359 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill panel is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 78,359 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill panel is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,332 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,850 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 27 Aug 2020 65,362 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 64,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 59,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 59,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,241 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,133 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 49,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,263 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 44,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,088 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 CVT is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO62 CVT, 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 AO62 CVT registered?

AO62 CVT is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AO62 CVT safe to buy?

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