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BG12 LMJ

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,470 mi
Last recorded93,470 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 LMJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 93,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 86,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 86,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 76,238 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 72,616 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

condensation inside o/s side indicator

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2023 72,616 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

condensation inside o/s side indicator

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s day time running lamp not working

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner side wall splitting / perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,462 miles

n/s/r tyre tread on legal minimum limit

Fail 15 Mar 2021 69,462 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread on legal minimum limit

Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,698 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Fail 17 Mar 2020 67,698 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,487 miles

26% imbalance across rear foot brakes

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 Mar 2018 59,208 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2018 59,208 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,519 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,301 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,244 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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BG12 LMJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BG12 LMJ, 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 BG12 LMJ registered?

BG12 LMJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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