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AV62 XUG

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,729 mi
Last recorded66,729 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 XUG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 66,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 63,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glass frosting (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,103 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 55,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 53,413 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 53,413 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 51,091 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 48,132 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 42,885 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 41,550 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,819 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,063 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,223 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 XUG is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

AV62 XUG is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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