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BK11 UGO

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,487 mi
Last recorded99,487 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 UGO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 99,487 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 99,482 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 96,933 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract fully

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 96,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract fully

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,206 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both . (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 89,217 miles

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 89,217 miles

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

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

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 85,512 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 85,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip has been missing . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 78,097 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 67,502 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Partly broken !! (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm's ball joint's boot lose. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Split ! (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip outside zone A less than 40 mm in diameter(repaired) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 67,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Badly split/torn ! (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Partly broken !! (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm's ball joint's boot lose. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Split ! (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip outside zone A less than 40 mm in diameter(repaired) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,254 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 55,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,411 miles

high level brake light not working

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,774 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,472 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight damage to rear floor

Fail 20 Aug 2015 25,464 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,454 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 23,426 miles

advice front wipers

rear tyres inner side wall slightly cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,872 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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BK11 UGO is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BK11 UGO, 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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BK11 UGO is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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