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BK62 UNE

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,598 mi
Last recorded56,598 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 UNE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 56,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front *FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE (PRE - 1st MARCH 2018)*

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH CRACKED* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH CRACKED* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING (175/50/15 75H)* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 56,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front *FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE (PRE - 1st MARCH 2018)*

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH CRACKED* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear *TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF UNDER INFLATION (CRACKS ON INNER SIDEWALL) (175/50/15 75H)*

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged *TYRE HAS MINOR OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE (175/50/15 75H)* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING (175/50/15 75H)* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WORN TO 2.0mm (175/50/15 75H)* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front *TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF UNDER INFLATION (CRACKS ON INNER SIDEWALL) (175/50/15 75H)*

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH CRACKED* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING (175/50/15 75H)* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 52,606 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 16 Oct 2023 48,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 43,635 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 38,163 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 30,972 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 26,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 23,265 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 21,603 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 21,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 13,160 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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BK62 UNE is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UNE, 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 BK62 UNE registered?

BK62 UNE is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BK62 UNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK62 UNE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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