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BK12 ZVT

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,024 mi
Last recorded72,024 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ZVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 72,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 72,025 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))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 66,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 66,973 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 61,903 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 57,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear ()

Fail 12 Apr 2023 57,337 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 53,201 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 49,551 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 47,430 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 41,342 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 41,342 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 34,677 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 34,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,920 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,283 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 ZVT is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

BK12 ZVT is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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