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BF12 WTP

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,784 mi
Last recorded98,784 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WTP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 98,784 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 98,782 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 95,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 91,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 85,828 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,915 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,946 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 57,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 46,796 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 34,303 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 WTP is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

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

Is BF12 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 WTP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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