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BV62 PZH

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,894 mi
Last recorded49,894 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 PZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 49,894 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 46,571 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 46,571 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 43,212 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 39,979 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 39,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,013 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 33,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 30,434 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 27,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 23,760 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 21,112 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 18,048 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 16,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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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BV62 PZH 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 85.7%.

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 BV62 PZH, 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

How do I check the history of BV62 PZH?

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What year was BV62 PZH registered?

BV62 PZH is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is BV62 PZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 PZH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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