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BK61 GWM

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,673 mi
Last recorded65,673 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 GWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 65,673 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,635 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,952 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 55,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,181 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,960 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 28,960 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades splitting

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 GWM is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

BK61 GWM is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is BK61 GWM safe to buy?

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