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BJ61 RGO

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,016 mi
Last recorded86,016 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 RGO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 86,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerbed on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerbed on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 82,593 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 82,573 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 78,337 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner edge,can`t be repaired

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 78,328 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner edge,can`t be repaired

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,740 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low/only just meets requirments

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 73,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low/only just meets requirments

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight travel in lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,684 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 60,477 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 54,757 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 54,673 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,413 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 50,413 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Outer Face badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,030 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel filer hose near tank (7.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 37,886 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,510 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,924 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 30,924 miles

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

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

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

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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BJ61 RGO is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BJ61 RGO, 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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BJ61 RGO is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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