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BF12 UVA

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,299 mi
Last recorded25,299 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 UVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 25,299 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 24,534 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 23,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 21,716 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 20,328 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 19,268 miles

miner oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2020 18,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 17,077 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 14,868 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 12,562 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2016 9,792 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 9,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 7,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 UVA is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UVA, 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 UVA registered?

BF12 UVA is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is BF12 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 UVA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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