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BF12 UUB

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,135 mi
Last recorded50,135 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 UUB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 50,135 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Fail 3 Oct 2025 50,135 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and disc scored and pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 49,932 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 49,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 49,485 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 48,622 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s. 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 48,608 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s. 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 47,997 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 47,988 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 47,242 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 45,147 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 45,147 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 40,971 miles

CLUTCH U/S

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 40,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' ITEMS ON MIRROR (8.3.1e)

CLUTCH U/S

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 32,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 21,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,099 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 UUB is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UUB, 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 UUB registered?

BF12 UUB is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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