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BF12 WTL

2012 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,969 mi
Last recorded15,969 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WTL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 15,969 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 15,626 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 15,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 14,567 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 13,953 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2021 13,518 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 13,137 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 12,490 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 12,490 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 11,785 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 10,812 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 9,533 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,879 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 WTL is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Green 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 WTL, 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 WTL?

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What year was BF12 WTL registered?

BF12 WTL is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BF12 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 WTL 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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