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AF62 KUW

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,481 mi
Last recorded98,481 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 KUW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 98,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 97,150 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 95,577 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,647 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,904 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 79,977 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,472 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 61,472 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,997 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 44,997 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,353 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,655 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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AF62 KUW is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF62 KUW, 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 AF62 KUW registered?

AF62 KUW is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AF62 KUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 KUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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