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BF62 FZV

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,670 mi
Last recorded94,670 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 FZV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 94,670 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 94,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,573 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 88,362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 88,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,307 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 83,023 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 83,023 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 75,694 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre very bald on inner edge , close to cords

Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,781 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 62,781 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 50,042 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 49,992 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges badly worn and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on the limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 37,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid prs done kd add water to reservoir (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working prs done kd replace bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges badly worn and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on the limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,513 miles

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

Split in nearside front tyre wall.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,623 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 FZV is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

BF62 FZV is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BF62 FZV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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