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BF12 WHS

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,356 mi
Last recorded16,356 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WHS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 16,356 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 15,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 14,795 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 12,887 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 12,887 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 11,684 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 10,451 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 9,306 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 6,855 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 4,167 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 4,005 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 3,358 miles

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 19 May 2015 2,627 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 2,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WHS is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc 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 WHS, 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 WHS registered?

BF12 WHS is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is BF12 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 WHS 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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