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AO62 YZU

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,923 mi
Last recorded21,923 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 YZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 21,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 21,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 17,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 13,503 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 9,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 6,740 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 5,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 5,878 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 5,435 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 4,814 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 4,212 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 4,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YZU is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

AO62 YZU is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is AO62 YZU safe to buy?

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