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BP12 CWU

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,442 mi
Last recorded57,442 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 CWU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 57,442 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 52,688 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,425 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 44,388 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 41,449 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 38,613 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2020 36,055 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 32,647 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 28,376 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 22,835 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 22,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 18,804 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 14,665 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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BP12 CWU is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BP12 CWU, 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

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What year was BP12 CWU registered?

BP12 CWU is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is BP12 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP12 CWU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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