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BF62 BJU

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,668 mi
Last recorded76,668 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 BJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 76,668 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 73,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 71,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake requires attention

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 67,602 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 62,984 miles

Child seat fitted in rear

Fail 25 Aug 2022 62,984 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child seat fitted in rear

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,502 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 57,502 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 48,686 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,432 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,375 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,387 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 31,387 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 26,583 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 26,583 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,478 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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BF62 BJU is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF62 BJU, 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 BF62 BJU registered?

BF62 BJU is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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