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BG12 OVH

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,492 mi
Last recorded75,492 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OVH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 75,492 miles

Offside Front Drl not working

Fail 10 Jun 2026 75,492 miles

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

Offside Front Drl not working

Pass 17 Jun 2025 69,813 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Fail 10 Jun 2025 69,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s/r and n/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 64,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 59,380 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 57,435 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,739 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 55,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 54,786 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 50,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 45,375 miles

Rear number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 18 May 2018 45,375 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 15 May 2017 40,766 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 36,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 31,016 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 31,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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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BG12 OVH 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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

BG12 OVH is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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