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BT12 FBN

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,605 mi
Last recorded74,605 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 FBN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 74,605 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 74,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 60,969 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 60,969 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 47,509 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 47,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 19 Dec 2022 33,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 20,861 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 20,861 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 20,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 16,682 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 16,644 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 14,440 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 11,553 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 9,789 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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BT12 FBN is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT12 FBN, 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 BT12 FBN registered?

BT12 FBN is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is BT12 FBN safe to buy?

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