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BF62 BTO

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,780 mi
Last recorded35,780 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 BTO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 35,780 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 34,468 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively facia (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 33,704 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 32,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 31,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 30,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 30,016 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 27,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 25,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 22,945 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 19,945 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 BTO is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BTO, 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 BTO registered?

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

Is BF62 BTO safe to buy?

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