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AP60 BCZ

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,739 mi
Last recorded63,739 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP60 BCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 63,739 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 59,966 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 55,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 55,654 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 51,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 48,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,707 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 48,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 48,648 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits To High (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section To Back Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Perishing/Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak From Multiple Sources. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 48,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Centre Pipe To Back Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Perishing/Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak From Multiple Sources. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,766 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 42,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 35,853 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,970 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,568 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish

e s p light illuminated

high level brake light not working

Fail 25 Mar 2016 23,548 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting broken away (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gaiter leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish

e s p light illuminated

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2015 18,437 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 18,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 14,140 miles

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

o/s/f wiper blade rubber split

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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AP60 BCZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 43,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP60 BCZ, 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 15 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP60 BCZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 February 2011.

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