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BF12 WTK

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,202 mi
Last recorded84,202 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WTK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 84,202 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 84,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,370 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 80,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 76,583 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 76,583 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 73,464 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 70,106 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 70,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 66,783 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,802 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 60,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,079 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,007 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,298 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 WTK is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WTK, 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 WTK registered?

BF12 WTK is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is BF12 WTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 WTK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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