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BG55 BEL

2011 Kia Picanto

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

53,710 mi
Last recorded53,710 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 BEL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 53,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2026 53,710 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2026 46,486 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 51,686 miles

Too clean for emissions.

Fail 24 May 2025 51,686 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Too clean for emissions.

Pass 20 Jan 2025 43,062 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 43,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2024 49,827 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 39,819 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 48,215 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 35,489 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 47,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 33,692 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,669 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 32,139 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 43,409 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 43,409 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 31,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,059 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 41,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 29,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,496 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 26,893 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,458 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 24,229 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,936 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 21,961 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,073 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 19,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,069 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Jun 2014 23,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 May 2014 18,389 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 17,264 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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BG55 BEL is a 2011 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 BG55 BEL, 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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What year was BG55 BEL registered?

BG55 BEL is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is BG55 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 BEL shows 34 tests with a 79.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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