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BG61 HZU

2011 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,272 mi
Last recorded44,272 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 HZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 44,272 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 44,272 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 41,829 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 40,011 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 40,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 38,666 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 37,270 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 35,795 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 33,033 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 33,033 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 29,979 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 27,097 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 24,281 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 21,214 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 18,520 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 18,131 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 HZU is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Green with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HZU, 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 BG61 HZU registered?

BG61 HZU is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is BG61 HZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 HZU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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