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BK12 FPX

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,660 mi
Last recorded58,660 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 58,660 miles

Rear brake pads and discs low

Fail 17 May 2019 58,660 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear brake pads and discs low

Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 40,714 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,063 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 24,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,085 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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BK12 FPX is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK12 FPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 FPX registered?

BK12 FPX is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is BK12 FPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 FPX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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