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AO62 VEX

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,684 mi
Last recorded73,684 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VEX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 73,684 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 68,739 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 68,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 64,065 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 58,457 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 53,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 49,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 49,884 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction mount fitted in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 46,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 41,890 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 38,476 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 30,220 miles

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 30,220 miles

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 22,983 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to carrying out test

Fail 18 Nov 2015 22,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view prior to carrying out test

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 VEX is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc 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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

AO62 VEX is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is AO62 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 VEX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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