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BN62 YCZ

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,859 mi
Last recorded43,859 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 YCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 43,859 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges /on 1.6mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges /on 1.6mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

coolant overfilled

Fail 8 Oct 2025 43,859 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges /on 1.6mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges /on 1.6mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

coolant overfilled

Pass 2 Oct 2024 36,545 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 29,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 29,026 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 24,151 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 21,495 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 19,654 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 16,903 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 14,470 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 12,543 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 10,500 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 8,218 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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BN62 YCZ 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 YCZ, 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 BN62 YCZ registered?

BN62 YCZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is BN62 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 YCZ 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.

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