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BP11 GNU

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,858 mi
Last recorded39,858 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 GNU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 39,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just touching wear bars 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre approx 3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2024 39,383 miles

headlight leveller works intermittantly

Pass 31 Aug 2023 38,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

tailgate switch damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2023 38,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

tailgate switch damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2022 38,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi brake hose ,corroded near to legal limit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near legal limit ,recommend early renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed to legal limit ,recommend early replacement (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 37,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed to legal limit, recommend early replacement (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 36,818 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 35,018 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 34,973 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre worn on edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,653 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 25,635 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 25,635 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 13 May 2015 17,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2015 17,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 9,462 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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BP11 GNU is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP11 GNU, 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 BP11 GNU registered?

BP11 GNU is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is BP11 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP11 GNU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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