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BN11 BZP

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,215 mi
Last recorded109,215 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 BZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 109,215 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 108,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 108,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 108,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 108,003 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 OF 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 104,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 104,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 98,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

hand brake hard to apply

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,839 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 87,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 78,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,801 miles

Both tyres worn on edges of treads

Exhaust system corroded in places front to rear

Front brake discs worn thin / lipped

Front brake pads wearing low

Front number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2015 47,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2015 47,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Mar 2014 31,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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BN11 BZP is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN11 BZP, 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 BN11 BZP registered?

BN11 BZP is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is BN11 BZP safe to buy?

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