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BD12 EMS

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,453 mi
Last recorded53,453 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 EMS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,453 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 50,424 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 44,228 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 39,548 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 34,083 miles

center rear seat belt stork removed.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 29,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit.on edges. cut on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 26,183 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 24,956 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2018 23,813 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 22,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall cut

Fail 16 May 2017 22,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall cut

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 20,746 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 19,310 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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BD12 EMS is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD12 EMS, 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 BD12 EMS?

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What year was BD12 EMS registered?

BD12 EMS is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is BD12 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 EMS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD12 EMS have outstanding finance?

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