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BF12 WVG

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,842 mi
Last recorded19,842 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 19,842 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 19,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 16,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 15,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 15,734 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 15,439 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 15,218 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 15,097 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 15,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 14,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 13,221 miles

Front wipers poor

Pass 7 Mar 2017 11,264 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 8,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 6,519 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 WVG is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

BF12 WVG is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is BF12 WVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 WVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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