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BK12 FTF

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,175 mi
Last recorded60,175 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FTF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 60,175 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 50,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower wishbone suspension arm mounting bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 44,265 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 43,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 43,629 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 40,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from calliper to flexi and from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 36,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 32,985 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 31,444 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 28,779 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 28,777 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,973 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,586 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 FTF is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BK12 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

BK12 FTF is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is BK12 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 FTF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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