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BG61 VHR

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,507 mi
Last recorded69,507 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VHR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 69,507 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 69,507 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 65,517 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 61,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,578 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 58,578 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,852 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 55,852 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 53,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 50,113 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 50,111 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,333 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 42,333 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 33,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2xnails ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 20,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2xpunctures one on edge of tyre causing tear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2xnails ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 13,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,326 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 VHR is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

BG61 VHR is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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