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BD62 CJE

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,258 mi
Last recorded65,258 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 CJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 65,258 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 62,371 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 60,259 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 56,813 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 56,731 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front arms rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front flexi splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2022 52,198 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 48,053 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,173 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 44,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front day running light not working

Pass 17 May 2019 33,661 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 30,715 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 25,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 19,271 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 14,148 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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BD62 CJE is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD62 CJE, 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

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What year was BD62 CJE registered?

BD62 CJE is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is BD62 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 CJE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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