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BJ62 GRZ

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,961 mi
Last recorded122,961 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 GRZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 122,961 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

clutch bite at bottom

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,566 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 112,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,752 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 92,830 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 83,220 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 83,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,809 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 75,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,455 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 67,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 47,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,757 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 36,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 24,788 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 GRZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ62 GRZ, 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 GRZ registered?

BJ62 GRZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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