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B26 YLS

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,126 mi
Last recorded84,126 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 YLS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,537 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,711 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 69,293 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,937 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 67,937 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,540 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,669 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 61,668 miles

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

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

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

nearside daytime running light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 58,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,287 miles

ALL 4 TYRES LOW 1.6MM/2MM

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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B26 YLS is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B26 YLS, 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 B26 YLS registered?

B26 YLS is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is B26 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 YLS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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