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AU62 TXA

2012 Kia Picanto

Beige Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,154 mi
Last recorded55,154 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 55,154 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 47,139 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 40,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 35,368 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 34,608 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 34,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 33,917 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 33,338 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 30,274 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 23,210 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 18,912 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,228 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre treads starting to become perished

Fail 16 Sep 2015 12,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyre treads starting to become perished

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 TXA is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Beige with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU62 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

AU62 TXA is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is AU62 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 TXA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU62 TXA have outstanding finance?

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