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BG61 HZH

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,081 mi
Last recorded52,081 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 HZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 52,081 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 46,234 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 46,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 42,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 41,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 39,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 37,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 35,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 35,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 31,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder Removed From Windscreen And Placed On Passenger Seat ()

Nearside Front Day Time Running Lamp Inop

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 25,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 18,888 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 11,785 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 6,036 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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BG61 HZH is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG61 HZH, 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 BG61 HZH?

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What year was BG61 HZH registered?

BG61 HZH is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is BG61 HZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 HZH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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