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BK61 VXZ

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,297 mi
Last recorded75,297 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 VXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 75,297 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

nearside rear tyre worn low

stone chips front screen

wear to brake pedal anti slip pad

Fail 9 Dec 2025 75,297 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

nearside rear tyre worn low

stone chips front screen

wear to brake pedal anti slip pad

Pass 18 Dec 2024 67,101 miles

minor corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

minor stone chips front screen

nearside front tyre worn to limits

offside front tyre worn very close to limits

wear to brake pedal anti slip pad

Fail 17 Dec 2024 67,101 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front tyre worn to limits

minor corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

minor stone chips front screen

offside front tyre worn very close to limits

wear to brake pedal anti slip pad

Pass 7 Dec 2023 59,869 miles

minor stone chip front screen

wear to brake pedal anti slip pad

wear to front brake discs

Fail 7 Dec 2023 59,869 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

minor stone chip front screen

wear to brake pedal anti slip pad

wear to front brake discs

Pass 13 Dec 2022 52,913 miles

minor stone chips front screen

Pass 5 Jan 2022 47,844 miles

minor stone chips front screen

Pass 4 Jan 2021 42,825 miles

All 4 tyres worn low. Front tyres worn substantially on inner edges

Minor chips on windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2019 35,717 miles

rear brake pads worn very low

stone chips front screen

wear to all tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2018 28,266 miles

minor stone chips front screen

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Dec 2017 22,926 miles

minor stone chips front screen

Pass 8 Dec 2016 16,171 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2015 10,785 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 10,785 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 6,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VXZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

BK61 VXZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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