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BT12 OWP

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,702 mi
Last recorded9,702 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 OWP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 9,702 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 9,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 9,352 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 9,194 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 8,902 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 Jun 2021 8,631 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 8,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 8,373 miles

Tyres x4 all around slightly cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2020 8,373 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Wrong battery fitted (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyres x4 all around slightly cracking

Pass 31 May 2019 7,922 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 7,368 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 6,568 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 6,568 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 5,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 4,437 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 OWP is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT12 OWP, 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 OWP registered?

BT12 OWP is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is BT12 OWP safe to buy?

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