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BD11 SZZ

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,899 mi
Last recorded16,899 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 SZZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 16,899 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 14,557 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 12,941 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 11,151 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 10,689 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 10,505 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 10,362 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 9,922 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 9,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 9,366 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 8,443 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 7,620 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 6,850 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 5,652 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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BD11 SZZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc 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 BD11 SZZ, 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

How do I check the history of BD11 SZZ?

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What year was BD11 SZZ registered?

BD11 SZZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is BD11 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD11 SZZ 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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