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AV62 KUT

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,538 mi
Last recorded89,538 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 KUT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 89,538 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 89,533 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 85,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 81,627 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 81,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 78,992 miles

Offside Front Anti roll bar stabilizer link rubber boot slightly deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,102 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 72,102 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 68,106 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 68,106 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,183 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 63,183 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 52,816 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 36,771 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 36,771 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,190 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 KUT is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KUT, 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 AV62 KUT registered?

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

Is AV62 KUT safe to buy?

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