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BD12 WZU

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,541 mi
Last recorded66,541 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 WZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 66,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Disc Backing Plates Holed and Corroded

Offside Rear Disc Backing Plate Holed and Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2026 66,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Disc Backing Plates Holed and Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Disc Backing Plate Holed and Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 63,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

O/S/R AND N/S/R Brake Disc Backing Plates Holed and Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 63,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

O/S/R AND N/S/R Brake Disc Backing Plates Holed and Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 59,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s r and n/s r brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,318 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 59,318 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,945 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 55,989 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 51,838 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,513 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,527 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,775 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 WZU is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

BD12 WZU is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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