2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · BD12 YUB
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 68,328 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD12 YUB Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 68,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD12 YUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Picanto (BD12 YUB) between July 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
BD12 YUB Mileage History
- 16/07/201512,891 mi
- 07/07/201614,689 mi+1,798 mi
- 30/06/201715,550 mi+861 mi
- 04/07/201817,593 mi+2,043 mi
- 02/05/201919,193 mi+1,600 mi
- 03/06/202029,002 mi+9,809 mi
- 20/05/202138,539 mi+9,537 mi
- 03/05/202245,896 mi+7,357 mi
- 31/05/202353,054 mi+7,158 mi
- 28/05/202459,247 mi+6,193 mi
- 22/05/202561,427 mi+2,180 mi
- 22/05/202561,427 mi
- 28/04/202668,328 mi+6,901 mi
Average of roughly 5,141 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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