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AV62 YBK

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,423 mi
Last recorded83,423 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 YBK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 83,423 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 80,715 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 77,950 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 77,853 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,706 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 68,398 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 60,512 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 52,656 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 52,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 42,386 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 34,059 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 34,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 26,864 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 18,318 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 18,318 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YBK 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 80%.

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 YBK, 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 YBK registered?

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

Is AV62 YBK safe to buy?

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