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BK12 FTT

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,316 mi
Last recorded80,316 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FTT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 80,316 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 77,891 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 76,143 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 76,139 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 74,030 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 74,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 73,813 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 73,813 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 73,506 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 72,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 72,496 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,885 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,556 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 54,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 44,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 39,467 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 39,381 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 27,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 16,609 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 16,609 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BK12 FTT is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FTT, 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 BK12 FTT registered?

BK12 FTT is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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