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BF12 UUE

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,086 mi
Last recorded63,086 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 UUE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 63,086 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 60,434 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,400 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 54,396 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,000 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 51,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 41,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 41,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 37,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 31,641 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 15,498 miles

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

tyres deteriorated slightly [ cracked ]

Pass 19 Feb 2015 13,834 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 UUE 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 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 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

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

Is BF12 UUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 UUE 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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