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BK12 ZXT

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,790 mi
Last recorded82,790 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ZXT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,790 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 78,250 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 68,689 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 68,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 59,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 53,583 miles

Offside Front seat belt clip functions - but slightly stiff

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

handbrake levers not against stops, but functions and effieicency good

Pass 25 Jan 2021 47,962 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 44,524 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 44,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 37,576 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 21,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 17,019 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 16,269 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S/R

Fail 20 May 2016 16,869 miles

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S/R

N/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZXT is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

BK12 ZXT is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is BK12 ZXT safe to buy?

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