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BK12 ZXW

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,002 mi
Last recorded65,002 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ZXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 65,002 miles

nsf link boot deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2025 56,786 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 50,785 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 42,248 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,778 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 36,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 26,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 23,340 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 23,337 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 20,069 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 15,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 9,737 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 6,908 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 ZXW is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

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

Is BK12 ZXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 ZXW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK12 ZXW have outstanding finance?

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