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BG12 ZWM

2012 Kia Picanto

Beige Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,015 mi
Last recorded49,015 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ZWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 49,015 miles

Front tyres getting slightly lower at edges

Offside Front tyre got slight cut in outer wall

some play in electronic steering system

Pass 19 May 2017 32,773 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 32,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner side (4.1.D.1b)

Rear tyres are down to 2 mm at outer side

Rear tyres got cracks in tread,not to excess at present

Pass 24 May 2016 17,984 miles

passenger wiper blade splitting at ends

slight cracks in rear tyre treads

Pass 1 Jun 2015 10,886 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 ZWM is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Beige with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWM, 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 ZWM registered?

BG12 ZWM is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is BG12 ZWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 ZWM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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