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BG12 ZYK

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,064 mi
Last recorded131,064 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ZYK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2025 131,064 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 115,335 miles
Pass 22 May 2022 107,406 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 77,598 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 46,263 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 ZYK is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZYK, 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

How do I check the history of BG12 ZYK?

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What year was BG12 ZYK registered?

BG12 ZYK is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is BG12 ZYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 ZYK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG12 ZYK have outstanding finance?

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