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BG61 KWK

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,808 mi
Last recorded100,808 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 KWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 100,808 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,571 miles

parking brake lever at end of travel

Fail 9 Dec 2024 99,546 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever at end of travel

Pass 1 Dec 2023 97,621 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 97,526 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 88,228 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 88,227 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 77,163 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,713 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 56,695 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 45,473 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 35,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 26,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 26,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 16,773 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 8,162 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 KWK is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWK, 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 KWK registered?

BG61 KWK is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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