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AO62 VTJ

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,985 mi
Last recorded60,985 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VTJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 60,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HANDBRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 55,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 51,063 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 42,420 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 33,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 25,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 18,305 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 18,152 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 16,812 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 16,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Nov 2016 14,837 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 Dec 2015 14,086 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 VTJ 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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

AO62 VTJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AO62 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 VTJ 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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