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BL12 XVX

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,277 mi
Last recorded84,277 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 XVX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 84,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 78,921 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 78,920 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 74,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 70,702 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 66,437 miles

Parking brake just met the limits

Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,188 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 57,873 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,806 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,675 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,105 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 38,052 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,678 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,090 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 XVX is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

BL12 XVX is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is BL12 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 XVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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