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AU62 TWZ

2012 Kia Picanto

Beige Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,025 mi
Last recorded57,025 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 57,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 51,851 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 48,142 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,399 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 42,658 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 42,615 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake disc discoloured

Pass 17 Sep 2020 40,118 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 36,428 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,509 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,571 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,061 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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AU62 TWZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Beige with a 1,248cc 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 AU62 TWZ, 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

How do I check the history of AU62 TWZ?

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What year was AU62 TWZ registered?

AU62 TWZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AU62 TWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 TWZ 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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