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BJ62 CXB

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,164 mi
Last recorded57,164 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 CXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 57,164 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 54,853 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 49,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Fluctuation both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 44,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 40,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s worn lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 36,933 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,902 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,467 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,465 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,361 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 15,137 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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BJ62 CXB is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ62 CXB, 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 CXB registered?

BJ62 CXB is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BJ62 CXB safe to buy?

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