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BL12 JPY

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,978 mi
Last recorded56,978 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 JPY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 56,978 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 56,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 54,562 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,394 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 45,927 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 45,875 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,199 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 42,232 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 39,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,587 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 31,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,173 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,890 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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BL12 JPY is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc 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 BL12 JPY, 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 BL12 JPY registered?

BL12 JPY is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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The MOT history for BL12 JPY 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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