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AV62 XUJ

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,916 mi
Last recorded57,916 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 XUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 57,916 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front and rear bumpers damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2026 57,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2025 47,163 miles

front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2024 47,021 miles

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

Front and rear bumpers damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 47,021 miles

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

Front and rear bumpers damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 45,267 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 45,267 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,125 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 43,125 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,196 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 41,196 miles

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

Rear wiper blade rubber insecure.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 39,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mark on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 35,962 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,797 miles

Nearside Front Slight mark on outer side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2017 26,638 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,313 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 XUJ 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 68.8%.

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 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?

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

Is AV62 XUJ safe to buy?

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