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BK11 VVX

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,094 mi
Last recorded76,094 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VVX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 76,094 miles

oil filler cap missing

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 75,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,209 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 64,209 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,110 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner rear pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 61,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported before cat (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing drivers (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,544 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge badly worn cuts in wall

Offside Front tyre edge badly worn

Fail 3 Mar 2015 39,993 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

offside rear lense damaged but does not expose white light to the rear

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,993 miles

offside rear lense damaged but does not expose white light to the rear

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 VVX is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

BK11 VVX is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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