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AV62 YBC

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,842 mi
Last recorded70,842 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 YBC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 70,842 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 70,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on tie link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 70,614 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 70,614 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 69,250 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,438 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,393 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,574 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 49,917 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 44,000 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 37,074 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 37,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 29,998 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 29,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 22,907 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 YBC is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

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

Is AV62 YBC safe to buy?

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