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BG12 ZWS

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,982 mi
Last recorded27,982 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ZWS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 27,982 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 25,204 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 24,423 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center ()

Fail 18 Jul 2024 24,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Badly corroded on out side face and fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center ()

Pass 25 Jul 2023 22,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 21,249 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 18,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 13,898 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 13,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 8,555 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 7,593 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 5,579 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 5,152 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 4,803 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 ZWS is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

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

Is BG12 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 ZWS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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