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BF12 ZVA

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,919 mi
Last recorded14,919 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 ZVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 14,919 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 14,817 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 14,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 14,637 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 14,548 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 14,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 14,399 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 14,276 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 14,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 13,986 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 13,772 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 13,510 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 13,510 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 ZVA is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc 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 ZVA, 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 ZVA?

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What year was BF12 ZVA registered?

BF12 ZVA is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 ZVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 ZVA 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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