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BL61 DNJ

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,149 mi
Last recorded77,149 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 DNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 69,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 67,742 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 67,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 56,466 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 56,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,413 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 33,950 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,189 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 22,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 16,455 miles

both wipers split on the edges

Pass 14 Dec 2015 10,292 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 7,985 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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BL61 DNJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc 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 BL61 DNJ, 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 BL61 DNJ registered?

BL61 DNJ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is BL61 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 DNJ 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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