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BK61 GWL

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,987 mi
Last recorded81,987 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 GWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,987 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,960 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,832 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,099 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,446 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,881 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 48,880 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,879 miles

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

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 GWL is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BK61 GWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK61 GWL registered?

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

Is BK61 GWL safe to buy?

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