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BN62 OWX

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,824 mi
Last recorded89,824 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 OWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 89,824 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 89,824 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 79,298 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 66,495 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 56,366 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2022 48,131 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 40,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 32,963 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 31,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,493 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,360 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 23,360 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 19,444 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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BN62 OWX is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN62 OWX, 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 BN62 OWX?

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What year was BN62 OWX registered?

BN62 OWX is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is BN62 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 OWX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN62 OWX have outstanding finance?

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