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BG12 OUX

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,550 mi
Last recorded24,550 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OUX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 24,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front DRL inop

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre badly cracking/perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 18,886 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Central Rear Luggage Compartment Full unable to access for inspection

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 15,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 14,726 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 14,073 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 13,532 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 12,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 11,627 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 10,084 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 8,475 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 6,435 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 OUX is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OUX, 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

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What year was BG12 OUX registered?

BG12 OUX is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BG12 OUX safe to buy?

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