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AF62 RXS

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,245 mi
Last recorded106,245 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 RXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 106,245 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 101,423 miles

Both front daytime running lights not working

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

Handbrake lever coming up high

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 101,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak from flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Both front daytime running lights not working

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Handbrake lever coming up high

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 89,725 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Apr 2023 81,596 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 71,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,796 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,171 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 56,171 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,610 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,631 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 41,631 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,609 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AF62 RXS is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black 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 AF62 RXS, 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 AF62 RXS registered?

AF62 RXS is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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