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BJ62 CWL

2012 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,709 mi
Last recorded63,709 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 CWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 63,709 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 62,997 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 62,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 61,756 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,861 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 57,142 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 55,268 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,470 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 46,298 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 42,405 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 42,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 38,334 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 38,038 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BJ62 CWL is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Green with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ62 CWL, 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 BJ62 CWL registered?

BJ62 CWL is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is BJ62 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 CWL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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