2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · BF12 UTA
2012 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 86,517 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF12 UTA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 86,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BF12 UTA Mileage History
- 13/03/201540,411 mi
- 13/03/201540,411 mi
- 01/03/201645,985 mi+5,574 mi
- 16/02/201750,969 mi+4,984 mi
- 17/02/201750,969 mi
- 14/03/201855,984 mi+5,015 mi
- 04/03/201960,202 mi+4,218 mi
- 28/02/202064,175 mi+3,973 mi
- 01/03/202166,023 mi+1,848 mi
- 03/03/202271,316 mi+5,293 mi
- 03/03/202271,316 mi
- 16/02/202374,366 mi+3,050 mi
- 19/02/202478,542 mi+4,176 mi
- 24/02/202582,875 mi+4,333 mi
- 24/02/202582,880 mi+5 mi
- 17/02/202686,411 mi+3,531 mi
- 25/02/202686,516 mi+105 mi
- 25/02/202686,517 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,208 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
BF12 UTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Picanto (BF12 UTA) between March 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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