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AV62 KUP

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

61,400 mi
Last recorded61,400 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 KUP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 61,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small Blow on Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 61,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small Blow on Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 55,614 miles

small blow on front flexi

Fail 18 May 2024 55,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

small blow on front flexi

Pass 6 Jun 2023 52,562 miles

all tyres old and full of crackes

small blow on front flexi [exhaust]

Fail 3 Jun 2023 52,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside drl inop

all tyres old and full of crackes

small blow on front flexi [exhaust]

Pass 24 May 2022 49,030 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 49,024 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hand brake lever not returning to stop

Offside drl inop

Pass 24 May 2021 45,110 miles

Nearside Front day time light inop

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

Fail 24 May 2021 45,110 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front day time light inop

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

Pass 5 May 2020 41,949 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 41,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 37,305 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 37,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 32,641 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

spare wheel cut in sidewall [cords showing

Fail 5 Jun 2018 32,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

spare wheel cut in sidewall [cords showing

Pass 30 May 2017 28,343 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 9 May 2017 27,935 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 17 May 2016 21,710 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,462 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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AV62 KUP is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AV62 KUP, 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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AV62 KUP is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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