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BF12 WTD

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,762 mi
Last recorded17,762 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WTD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 17,762 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 16,985 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 15,991 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 14,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 13,549 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 11,598 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 10,397 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 8,973 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 7,542 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 6,330 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 5,235 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 5,235 miles

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

Offside Front 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 WTD is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WTD, 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

How do I check the history of BF12 WTD?

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What year was BF12 WTD registered?

BF12 WTD is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is BF12 WTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 WTD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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