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BD61 XAX

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,501 mi
Last recorded68,501 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XAX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 68,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 68,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 58,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 58,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 49,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 49,303 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 43,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 38,207 miles

exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2022 38,203 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slight worn edges

Offside Front tyre slight worn edges and perished

Offside Rear tyre worn edges and perished

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2020 34,424 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 32,461 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 26,948 miles

Rear unable to make visual assessment of rear brake pads(not visable)

Pass 6 Feb 2018 21,247 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 18,947 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 15,496 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 12,115 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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BD61 XAX is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD61 XAX, 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 BD61 XAX registered?

BD61 XAX is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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