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BD12 WZZ

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,994 mi
Last recorded96,994 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 WZZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2025 96,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 77,057 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 75,840 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 73,732 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 72,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOTH SLIGHTLY LEAK

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 65,115 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 57,216 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 48,586 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 39,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WZZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WZZ, 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 WZZ registered?

BD12 WZZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is BD12 WZZ safe to buy?

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