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BN61 ENP

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,369 mi
Last recorded70,369 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 ENP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 70,369 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 69,365 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 69,364 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 67,005 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 67,000 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 66,978 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,021 miles

Offside Front DLR lamp not working

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 57,433 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,415 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 49,415 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 39,094 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,319 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 36,314 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 29,654 miles

both front tyres deteriorated [cracked ]

Fail 27 Sep 2017 29,654 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose leaking fuel tank main filler pipe (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres deteriorated [cracked ]

Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,136 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

very small chips in screen outside zone A

Fail 29 Sep 2016 24,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread

very small chips in screen outside zone A

Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,649 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Rear handbrake over adjusted

Fail 29 Sep 2014 14,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,697 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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BN61 ENP is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BN61 ENP, 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 BN61 ENP registered?

BN61 ENP is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BN61 ENP safe to buy?

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