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BJ62 VWV

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,226 mi
Last recorded125,226 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 125,226 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 108,478 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 99,605 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,413 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 98,342 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 92,041 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 92,041 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 87,861 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 84,971 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 84,954 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,232 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 45,846 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 45,846 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 31,046 miles

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2015 18,620 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 VWV is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

BJ62 VWV is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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