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BK11 VUU

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,024 mi
Last recorded86,024 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 86,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 86,024 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn inner and outer edges 165/60/14 75h ilink (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 80,929 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded on the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 80,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also close to limit 165/60/14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also close to limit 165/60/14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also close to limit 165/60/14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded on the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 75,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit cracking and perishing 165/60/14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front centre washer jet misaligned but still gives sufficient washer fluid

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing 165/60/14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front centre washer jet misaligned but still gives sufficient washer fluid

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing 165/60/14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 75,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit cracking and perishing 165/60/14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front centre washer jet misaligned but still gives sufficient washer fluid

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing 165/60/14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front centre washer jet misaligned but still gives sufficient washer fluid

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing 165/60/14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 66,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,019 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 61,019 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,677 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 58,677 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 52,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,135 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 45,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,788 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 34,787 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 23,642 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 23,512 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 14,523 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 6,250 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 6,250 miles

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

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 VUU is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VUU, 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 BK11 VUU registered?

BK11 VUU is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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