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BF62 SNU

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,189 mi
Last recorded95,189 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,189 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 85,874 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 75,158 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 64,744 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 64,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,293 miles

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

Nearside daytime running lamp inop

Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,755 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,410 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 41,483 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 33,606 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,703 miles

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

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 SNU is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 SNU, 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 SNU?

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What year was BF62 SNU registered?

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

Is BF62 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 SNU 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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