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BG61 ZZV

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,681 mi
Last recorded105,681 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 ZZV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 105,681 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 100,835 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 100,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,392 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 84,420 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 8 Nov 2019 72,476 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 62,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,503 miles

Advanced corrosion on front and centre exhaust sections

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring, both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,225 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 38,399 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,836 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 ZZV is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZZV, 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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BG61 ZZV is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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