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BD62 ETO

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,157 mi
Last recorded55,157 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 ETO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 55,157 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 51,696 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 51,696 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 47,624 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 43,995 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 40,245 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 40,245 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 36,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 33,319 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 29,407 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 29,407 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 25,812 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 20,412 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 15,209 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 ETO is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ETO, 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 ETO registered?

BD62 ETO is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is BD62 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 ETO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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