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AU62 ZRR

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,432 mi
Last recorded62,432 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 ZRR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 62,432 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 59,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 59,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 56,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Section Onto Axle Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 56,732 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Section Onto Axle Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perished & Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 53,846 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Perished & Cracking Outer Edge & Sidewall 165/60/14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Axel Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 52,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Outer Edge 165/60/14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil Filter Heavily Corroded At The Bottom

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing Side Of The Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded Inner & Outer Faces, Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 50,296 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 49,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear. offside rear and nearside rear flexi hose to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,875 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,761 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,859 miles

front brake discs weathered

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 ZRR is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZRR, 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 ZRR registered?

AU62 ZRR is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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