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BK11 VWA

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,596 mi
Last recorded72,596 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VWA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 72,596 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 72,225 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 72,225 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 71,831 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 71,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 71,423 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,931 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 70,931 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 68,659 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 59,784 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 48,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,706 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 40,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,261 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,776 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 VWA is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

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

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