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BP62 PPY

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,464 mi
Last recorded70,464 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP62 PPY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 70,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 70,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,233 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,690 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 54,021 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 47,629 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 43,677 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,302 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,727 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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BP62 PPY is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP62 PPY, 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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BP62 PPY is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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