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BF12 WPV

2012 Kia Picanto

Beige Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,253 mi
Last recorded47,253 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WPV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 47,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder ()

Pass 5 Apr 2025 41,362 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,327 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 34,363 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 33,677 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 32,952 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,420 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,715 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 31,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,061 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre, wearing inner and outer edge/s

Rear deep cut/s in both rear tyres.

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,416 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,860 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 WPV is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Beige with a 1,248cc 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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

BF12 WPV is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is BF12 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 WPV 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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