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BF62 SPZ

2012 Kia Picanto

Beige Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,121 mi
Last recorded62,121 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 SPZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 62,121 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 58,438 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

handbrake reading low near side

slight wear o/sfront inner

Pass 16 Sep 2022 47,432 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,972 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 33,002 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2019 33,002 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 28,167 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 24,023 miles

all tyres showing cracks

Pass 8 Sep 2016 19,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 14,758 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 14,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 SPZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Beige with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SPZ, 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 SPZ?

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What year was BF62 SPZ registered?

BF62 SPZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is BF62 SPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 SPZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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