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BG12 XVM

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,731 mi
Last recorded43,731 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 XVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 43,731 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 43,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,451 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 42,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 42,037 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 41,193 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 40,218 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,894 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,638 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,418 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 29,356 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal worn on edge

Fail 23 May 2016 29,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear metal stuck in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal worn on edge

Pass 18 May 2015 20,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XVM is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

BG12 XVM is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is BG12 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 XVM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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