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BK62 TEO

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,269 mi
Last recorded63,269 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 TEO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 63,269 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn /10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front daylight running lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn /15yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 59,791 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 51,502 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,292 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 43,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 40,290 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 35,383 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 35,381 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 29,041 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 26,217 miles

Offside Front tyre is unevenly worn recommend replace

Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,376 miles

Front tyres wearing on the edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,149 miles

Front both tyres wearing on the edges

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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BK62 TEO 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 BK62 TEO, 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

How do I check the history of BK62 TEO?

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What year was BK62 TEO registered?

BK62 TEO is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is BK62 TEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK62 TEO 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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