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BJ62 GTU

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,295 mi
Last recorded51,295 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 GTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 51,295 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 51,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 50,692 miles

Offside Front DLR light inoperative

Fail 22 Jan 2025 50,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front DLR light inoperative

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 50,119 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 50,116 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 49,741 miles

Offside DRL not working

Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,070 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 49,070 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 48,755 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 48,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 48,342 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,585 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 47,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,023 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,414 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 GTU is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

BJ62 GTU is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 GTU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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