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BF12 NZN

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,116 mi
Last recorded86,116 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NZN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 86,116 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 80,345 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides perished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2024 80,345 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides perished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 76,333 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 76,329 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 73,973 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 73,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 71,980 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,369 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 70,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,040 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,557 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 57,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,128 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Tyre size 165/60R14 75H

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 NZN is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 BF12 NZN, 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 BF12 NZN registered?

BF12 NZN is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is BF12 NZN safe to buy?

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