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BV12 BJE

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,929 mi
Last recorded36,929 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 BJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 36,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 34,549 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 32,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 29,501 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 26,830 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 24,235 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 21,843 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 21,239 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 19,889 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 18,802 miles

Offside Rear bumper slightly adrift

Pass 21 Feb 2017 17,640 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread surface uneven with high spots and tread close to legal limit

both front tyres worn on edges and tread getting close to legal limit

Fail 20 Feb 2017 17,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread surface uneven with high spots and tread close to legal limit

Offside Front wiper blade split

both front tyres worn on edges and tread getting close to legal limit

Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,537 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre tread surface uneven

Pass 18 Feb 2015 9,977 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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BV12 BJE is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BV12 BJE, 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 BV12 BJE registered?

BV12 BJE is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is BV12 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 BJE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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