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BN12 DSX

2012 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,283 mi
Last recorded42,283 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2019 42,283 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 32,307 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,191 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 19,255 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BN12 DSX is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BN12 DSX, 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 BN12 DSX?

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What year was BN12 DSX registered?

BN12 DSX is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BN12 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 DSX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN12 DSX have outstanding finance?

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