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AV62 YBE

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,507 mi
Last recorded62,507 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 YBE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 62,507 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 62,507 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2025 62,369 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 62,138 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 61,961 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 61,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,326 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 61,326 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,831 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,219 miles

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

cannot see rear brake pad life.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 47,927 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on tread

Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,600 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 33,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,800 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 YBE is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc 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 YBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV62 YBE registered?

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

Is AV62 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 YBE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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