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AU62 UHH

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,224 mi
Last recorded53,224 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UHH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 53,224 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front registration plate damaged

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 48,985 miles

All three wiper blades deteriorated

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

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

N/s/f track rod end seeping grease but Gaiter not split

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

O/s/r brakes starting to bind on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 48,985 miles

All three wiper blades deteriorated

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

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

N/s/f track rod end seeping grease but Gaiter not split

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

O/s/r brakes starting to bind on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 43,755 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2019 40,956 miles

front pads near limit

rear pads nearing limit

Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,665 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,746 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,750 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 29,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and worn close to limit

Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,717 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 UHH is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHH, 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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AU62 UHH is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2012.

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