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BT12 OYB

2012 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,838 mi
Last recorded55,838 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 OYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 55,838 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 53,222 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 23 Nov 2023 50,519 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,008 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 46,112 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,380 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 42,107 miles

small oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2018 38,296 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 34,940 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 32,153 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,746 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2016 26,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2015 19,808 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 OYB 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 BT12 OYB, 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 BT12 OYB registered?

BT12 OYB is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is BT12 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 OYB 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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