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BN12 DUU

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,220 mi
Last recorded97,220 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,220 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 97,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Hand brake has low reading

Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,588 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,446 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 56,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,786 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,992 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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BN12 DUU is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DUU, 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 BN12 DUU registered?

BN12 DUU is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BN12 DUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 DUU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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