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AO62 FWT

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,734 mi
Last recorded40,734 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 FWT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 40,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 40,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 38,072 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Greased. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 35,183 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded/greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front eishbone pin bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2022 32,084 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front wishbone pin bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front has deep cracks but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 32,084 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded the rear of n/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front wishbone pin bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front has deep cracks but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 28,707 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front wor/corroded and pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 28,707 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear cracked showing cords and very low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front wor/corroded and pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s rear binding and disc corroded (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,002 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 27,002 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of o/s front to back near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 25,233 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 21,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 17,339 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 14,722 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 12,029 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 FWT is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

AO62 FWT is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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