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AY62 BVP

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,165 mi
Last recorded44,165 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 BVP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 44,165 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 39,812 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 34,656 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 29,123 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 24,572 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 22,289 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 22,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 19,998 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 17,781 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 14,812 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 14,808 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 11,941 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 8,358 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 8,358 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 8,052 miles

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

Fail 15 Sep 2015 8,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

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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AY62 BVP 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 75%.

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 AY62 BVP, 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

How do I check the history of AY62 BVP?

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What year was AY62 BVP registered?

AY62 BVP is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is AY62 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 BVP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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