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BK61 GVZ

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,113 mi
Last recorded68,113 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 GVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 68,113 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 68,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 60,189 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S & N/S LOWER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 60,189 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S & N/S LOWER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 53,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 51,979 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 50,115 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 50,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 46,296 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,319 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 39,921 miles

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))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 37,880 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 37,878 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,841 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 31,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,555 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2015 19,954 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to testing.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 14,412 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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BK61 GVZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK61 GVZ, 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 BK61 GVZ registered?

BK61 GVZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is BK61 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK61 GVZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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