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BL12 KFW

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,115 mi
Last recorded41,115 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 KFW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 41,115 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 32,313 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 26,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 25,165 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 23,119 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 20,815 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 18,663 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 15,841 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 13,436 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,028 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 8,902 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 7,071 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 KFW is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KFW, 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 BL12 KFW?

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What year was BL12 KFW registered?

BL12 KFW is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is BL12 KFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 KFW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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