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BF12 WRJ

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,299 mi
Last recorded61,299 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 61,299 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 60,411 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 57,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 37,451 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 37,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 35,327 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 35,062 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 34,306 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 32,829 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 6 Mar 2019 27,991 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,933 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 18,038 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 14,969 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 11,891 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 WRJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WRJ, 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 WRJ registered?

BF12 WRJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is BF12 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 WRJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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