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BD12 SYS

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,667 mi
Last recorded35,667 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 SYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 35,667 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 33,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 31,011 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 29,218 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 26,597 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 26,328 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,136 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 24,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 21,955 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 19,466 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 17,480 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 15,778 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 15,778 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 SYS 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 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 BD12 SYS, 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 BD12 SYS registered?

BD12 SYS is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BD12 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 SYS 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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