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AV62 YBM

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,355 mi
Last recorded74,355 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 YBM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 74,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 74,339 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 72,732 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 70,919 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 68,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 68,548 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 65,605 miles

rear washer not working

Fail 7 Mar 2022 65,605 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

rear washer not working

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,170 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 62,157 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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Front tyres excessively worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2020 60,047 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,794 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,139 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 34,139 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,692 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 24,692 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 YBM is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YBM, 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 YBM registered?

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

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