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BF12 MPE

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,261 mi
Last recorded20,261 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 MPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 20,261 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 20,012 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 20,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid mt (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 19,841 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 19,841 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 18,767 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 18,587 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 17,993 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 17,895 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 17,740 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRES CRACKING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 12 Jun 2018 17,525 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 17,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,722 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 15,323 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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BF12 MPE is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 BF12 MPE, 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 BF12 MPE registered?

BF12 MPE is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is BF12 MPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 MPE 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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