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BF12 YXY

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,201 mi
Last recorded16,201 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YXY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 16,201 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 14,423 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 13,250 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 11,853 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 10,770 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 9,020 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 7,138 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 5,528 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 5,235 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 4,335 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 3,448 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 2,748 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 YXY is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY?

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What year was BF12 YXY registered?

BF12 YXY is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BF12 YXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 YXY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF12 YXY have outstanding finance?

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