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BM118ZN

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,285 mi
Last recorded42,285 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM118ZN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,872 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2014 26,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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BM118ZN is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BM118ZN, 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

How do I check the history of BM118ZN?

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What year was BM118ZN registered?

BM118ZN is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 May 2011.

Is BM118ZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM118ZN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BM118ZN have outstanding finance?

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