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AU62 ZSE

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,543 mi
Last recorded94,543 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 ZSE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 94,543 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WEARING AND ARE DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END DUST COVER DETERIORATED

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX PRESENT BUT NO DRIP

Fail 17 Jun 2026 94,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WEARING AND ARE DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END DUST COVER DETERIORATED

OFFSIDE DAYTIME RUNNING LAP NOT WORKING

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX PRESENT BUT NO DRIP

Pass 24 Jul 2025 91,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 91,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 91,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front tyres 3.mm tread & worn edges.

both side front headlights top lens area glazed.

offside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot some damage.

Pass 26 Jul 2024 87,225 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 83,646 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 83,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,639 miles

Flexi exhaust breaking up

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 77,369 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken and sharp (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Flexi exhaust breaking up

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 70,449 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 62,329 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 55,844 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 48,319 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,603 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 20,285 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 ZSE is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

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

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