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AO62 VTM

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,275 mi
Last recorded66,275 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VTM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 66,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 61,942 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 57,875 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both near and off side ridged brake pipes corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,596 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 49,668 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,160 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 40,409 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 33,367 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 33,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 26,208 miles

nsr seatbelt not checked childseat fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 19,717 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 13,797 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slightly cracking

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 VTM is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red 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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

AO62 VTM is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is AO62 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 VTM 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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