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BF62 BKJ

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,039 mi
Last recorded32,039 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 BKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 32,039 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 30,578 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 30,578 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 29,052 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 27,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 26,835 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 25,964 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 24,674 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 21,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 19,368 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 16,969 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 14,495 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 BKJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BF62 BKJ, 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 BKJ registered?

BF62 BKJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BF62 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 BKJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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