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AV62 NVA

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,861 mi
Last recorded85,861 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 NVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 85,861 miles

Auxiliary belt perishing

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

Front brake discs corroded and lipped, but pads are ok

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link upper dust cover perishing

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jun 2026 85,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Auxiliary belt perishing

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

Front brake discs corroded and lipped, but pads are ok

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link upper dust cover perishing

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2025 74,183 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,034 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 54,902 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 51,981 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 51,979 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 45,752 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 45,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 45,658 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 44,589 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 42,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 40,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 37,798 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 34,834 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 34,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 31,789 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 NVA is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AV62 NVA, 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 NVA registered?

AV62 NVA is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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