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BD12 VBF

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,908 mi
Last recorded83,908 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VBF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 83,908 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 83,194 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,552 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 73,466 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 64,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 49,264 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,366 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,208 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 36,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 34,554 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 34,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2016 31,477 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine covered and under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 31,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

engine covered and under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 24,988 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 VBF is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc 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 BD12 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

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

Is BD12 VBF safe to buy?

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