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BT61 ZWZ

2012 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,372 mi
Last recorded38,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ZWZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 38,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 36,257 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 34,329 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 30,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 27,921 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 24,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 22,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 20,556 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 17,527 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 14,842 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 10,621 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 7,867 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 ZWZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

BT61 ZWZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is BT61 ZWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 ZWZ shows 12 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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