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BF12 YYC

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,841 mi
Last recorded58,841 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 58,841 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 56,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 53,312 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 49,568 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 49,568 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 44,591 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hole drilled in floor near pedal

Pass 31 Dec 2019 39,284 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 38,318 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 35,492 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 29,769 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 29,769 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,096 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cut

Fail 3 Mar 2016 24,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre tread cut

Pass 28 Feb 2015 17,758 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 17,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YYC is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

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

Is BF12 YYC safe to buy?

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