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AU62 TWX

2012 Kia Picanto

Beige Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,928 mi
Last recorded47,928 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 TWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 May 2025 47,928 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Set (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 38,587 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Set (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 29,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 20,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 12,192 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 11,277 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres very slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 10,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 9,318 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 7,560 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 6,208 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 5,274 miles

engine manegement light on

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 TWX is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Beige with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU62 TWX, 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 AU62 TWX registered?

AU62 TWX is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is AU62 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 TWX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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