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BL12 XVU

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,320 mi
Last recorded64,320 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 XVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 64,320 miles

Nearside daytime running lamp inop

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 64,320 miles

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

Nearside daytime running lamp inop

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 60,668 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 60,642 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 57,118 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 53,713 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 53,648 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 50,306 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 46,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,374 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,394 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 36,284 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 32,162 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,769 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,192 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 XVU is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

BL12 XVU is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is BL12 XVU safe to buy?

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