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AU62 TZT

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,821 mi
Last recorded55,821 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 55,821 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,282 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing and are badly cracking between the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 47,221 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 42,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 42,050 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 36,558 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 31,937 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s front disc's starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 26,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f DLR not working

Fail 15 Aug 2019 26,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f DLR not working

Pass 14 Aug 2018 21,290 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged corrosion to metal end. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 15,826 miles

Rear Outer brake pads betting low

Fail 16 Aug 2017 15,743 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer brake pads betting low

Pass 30 Aug 2016 10,421 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 10,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 4,755 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 TZT is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

AU62 TZT is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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