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BT61 LUY

2012 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,045 mi
Last recorded63,045 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 LUY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2025 63,045 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 60,700 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 57,265 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 54,053 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 50,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

oil filter corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 46,656 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 41,378 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 36,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 31,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 26,715 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 21,106 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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BT61 LUY is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT61 LUY, 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 BT61 LUY registered?

BT61 LUY is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is BT61 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 LUY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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