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AU62 TUO

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,682 mi
Last recorded58,682 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 TUO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 58,682 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 54,009 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 54,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 49,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 45,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 43,660 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 41,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 39,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 35,431 miles

Offside Front day time running lamp inoperative

Fail 30 Apr 2019 35,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged reaching ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery base has no lips for retainer clamps to hold (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight deterioration (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front day time running lamp inoperative

Offside Rear brake caliper h/brake lever not all way back on stop

Pass 1 May 2018 30,572 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 30,572 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 25,173 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 18,738 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 18,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished between outer tread exposing cords in places (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished between outer tread exposing cords in places (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front fog lamp pushed in and trim cover damage

Pass 16 Jun 2015 10,973 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 10,973 miles

Offside 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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AU62 TUO is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU62 TUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU62 TUO registered?

AU62 TUO is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is AU62 TUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 TUO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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