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BL11 EKR

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,182 mi
Last recorded93,182 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 EKR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 93,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,016 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 76,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 57,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 48,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 31,277 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 21,193 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,571 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 16,756 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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BL11 EKR is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL11 EKR, 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 BL11 EKR registered?

BL11 EKR is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is BL11 EKR safe to buy?

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