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AV62 VPM

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,867 mi
Last recorded33,867 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 VPM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 33,867 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 33,867 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 32,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 31,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 30,812 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 30,812 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both side. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 30,249 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 28,578 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 25,574 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 20,593 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 17,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Dec 2016 12,649 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 7,720 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 VPM is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM registered?

AV62 VPM is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is AV62 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 VPM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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