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BV62 UVZ

2012 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,445 mi
Last recorded35,445 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Picanto43,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 UVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 35,445 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 31,732 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 30,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 24,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 20,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 20,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 18,362 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 17,149 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 15,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 12,934 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 11,343 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 9,242 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 7,283 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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BV62 UVZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc 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 BV62 UVZ, 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.

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What year was BV62 UVZ registered?

BV62 UVZ is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is BV62 UVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 UVZ 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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