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BN11 BZS

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,673 mi
Last recorded80,673 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 BZS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 80,673 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2025 80,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2024 73,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 62,929 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 6 Mar 2022 53,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,698 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,074 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,131 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 32,572 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 21,044 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 15,995 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 12,020 miles

Offside front wiper blade split

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 BZS is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BN11 BZS, 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 BN11 BZS?

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What year was BN11 BZS registered?

BN11 BZS is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is BN11 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 BZS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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