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BG12 OUM

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,439 mi
Last recorded71,439 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OUM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 71,439 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 71,438 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 69,449 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 69,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

signs of o/s/f brake getting hot

Pass 17 Apr 2023 67,441 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 67,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 65,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2021 59,505 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 57,111 miles

front tyres close to wear bars

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,756 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Camera Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,411 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,884 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,578 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,705 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 OUM is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG12 OUM, 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 OUM registered?

BG12 OUM is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is BG12 OUM safe to buy?

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