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BL12 HHC

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,539 mi
Last recorded44,539 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 HHC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 44,539 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

Pass 5 May 2023 37,169 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2022 33,594 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 33,594 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 29,368 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 25,407 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 20,974 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 19,525 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 17,712 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 15,637 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,187 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BL12 HHC is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BL12 HHC, 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 BL12 HHC registered?

BL12 HHC is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is BL12 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 HHC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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