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AV62 VBG

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,407 mi
Last recorded82,407 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 VBG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 82,407 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 82,407 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DEVOID OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear BUMPER DAMAGED/ TAPED.

Pass 2 Dec 2024 76,435 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 70,769 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,229 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 52,886 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 46,477 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 46,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 40,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 40,024 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb out. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,067 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 19,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 very low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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 VBG is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV62 VBG, 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 VBG is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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