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AU62 ZPY

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,748 mi
Last recorded47,748 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 ZPY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 47,748 miles

Nearside Front Day time running light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2025 44,273 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 44,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 40,847 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front shock top mounts cracking and starting to split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 37,001 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear caliper arm slightly stiff (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 32,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 28,893 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 24,768 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 18,093 miles

parking brake travel high. may require adjustment

Pass 7 Aug 2017 15,210 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,149 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 11,750 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 ZPY is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

AU62 ZPY is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is AU62 ZPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 ZPY 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.

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