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BD12 WZP

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,850 mi
Last recorded44,850 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 WZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 44,850 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 42,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 40,232 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 37,516 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 35,000 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 32,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 29,658 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 29,108 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,567 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,107 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,254 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 WZP is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP?

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What year was BD12 WZP registered?

BD12 WZP is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is BD12 WZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 WZP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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