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BG12 ODY

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,731 mi
Last recorded79,731 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ODY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,731 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 75,866 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 72,245 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 66,593 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 66,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 63,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,840 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 53,840 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,036 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,126 miles

Nearside Front small cut in outer tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,336 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,690 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 ODY is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG12 ODY, 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 BG12 ODY?

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What year was BG12 ODY registered?

BG12 ODY is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is BG12 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 ODY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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