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BF62 BNJ

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,633 mi
Last recorded44,633 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 BNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 44,633 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 44,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 39,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 39,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyre is worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 33,733 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 29,721 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2021 29,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 27,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 27,614 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 24,012 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 18,775 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 13,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 7,179 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 5,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 BNJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BNJ, 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 BF62 BNJ?

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What year was BF62 BNJ registered?

BF62 BNJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BF62 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 BNJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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