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BC11 VLX

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,198 mi
Last recorded48,198 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 48,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 47,063 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 47,063 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 45,710 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 42,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 40,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 39,343 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 37,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 34,748 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 31,231 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,112 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,758 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,080 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 14,917 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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BC11 VLX is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BC11 VLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC11 VLX registered?

BC11 VLX is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is BC11 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC11 VLX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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