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BK12 ZWA

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,693 mi
Last recorded30,693 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ZWA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 30,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 29,987 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 29,440 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 27,402 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 27,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 24,585 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 19,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 15,227 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 14,162 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 12,658 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 11,077 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 9,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 7,153 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 ZWA is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

BK12 ZWA is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is BK12 ZWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 ZWA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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