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BG12 ZYB

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,024 mi
Last recorded67,024 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ZYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 67,024 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 67,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 57,241 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 45,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre down to 2 mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre down to 2.5 ,mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, pads down to around 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 42,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 40,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

unable to see rear pads well

Fail 1 Oct 2021 40,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

unable to see rear pads well

Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 39,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nsf jet not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2019 35,855 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2019 35,853 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 33,211 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 20,751 miles

nsf headlamp has moisture in the unit

Pass 4 Apr 2016 11,606 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 5,356 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 ZYB is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZYB, 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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BG12 ZYB is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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