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BT08 BEA

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,457 mi
Last recorded46,457 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 BEA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 46,457 miles

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

Overall condition of underbody lightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 44,807 miles

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

Overall condition of underbody corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 44,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 42,996 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 40,251 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 37,517 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 37,517 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 33,850 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 33,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 29,692 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 26,119 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,584 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 19,341 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 16,318 miles

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

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

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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BT08 BEA is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BT08 BEA, 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 BT08 BEA registered?

BT08 BEA is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is BT08 BEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 BEA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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