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BJ11 BZU

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,751 mi
Last recorded118,751 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 BZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 118,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 115,271 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 111,950 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 111,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 108,519 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 108,519 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 28 Jul 2022 106,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 102,047 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 102,047 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,918 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 98,918 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,547 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 89,547 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 81,008 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 81,008 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 70,824 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 58,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,561 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,449 miles

Front wipers poor

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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BJ11 BZU is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ11 BZU, 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 BJ11 BZU registered?

BJ11 BZU is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ11 BZU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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