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BK11 VVW

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,286 mi
Last recorded47,286 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 47,286 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 47,286 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 43,727 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also getting low approx 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Park brake weak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 35,410 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged belt frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have perishing to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 31,100 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 31,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,524 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 23,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 18,276 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 15,968 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 8,319 miles

naerside front wiper split

rear wiper split

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 VVW is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BK11 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

BK11 VVW is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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