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BK12 WDX

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,986 mi
Last recorded52,986 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 WDX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 52,986 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 49,641 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.18 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.04 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 49,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.18 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.04 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 44,677 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 42,948 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 42,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 39,321 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 35,712 miles

Brake fluid will need changing next year

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR rigid brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to NSR and OSR shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 35,712 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))

Brake fluid will need changing next year

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR rigid brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working (pre 1.3.2018)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to NSR and OSR shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 33,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Very slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 31,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,232 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 20,109 miles

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Fail 20 Apr 2016 20,109 miles

Nearside Front tyre punctured

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,136 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 WDX is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WDX, 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 WDX registered?

BK12 WDX is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is BK12 WDX safe to buy?

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