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BD12 OCA

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,186 mi
Last recorded58,186 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 OCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 58,186 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 58,186 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2025 48,031 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 38,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 37,556 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 34,359 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 31,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 28,405 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 21,548 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 17,814 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 12,596 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 8,385 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 8,385 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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 OCA is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OCA, 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 BD12 OCA registered?

BD12 OCA is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is BD12 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 OCA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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