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BF12 WRG

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,586 mi
Last recorded96,586 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,586 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,000 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 80,876 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 73,384 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 66,241 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 58,029 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 52,176 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,482 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,559 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 22,074 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 15,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 11,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WRG is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WRG, 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 WRG registered?

BF12 WRG is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 WRG safe to buy?

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