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BV61 CZD

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,621 mi
Last recorded72,621 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 CZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 72,621 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 72,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,558 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 70,556 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 56,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 50,110 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 50,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 46,534 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 46,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 41,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm --165 60 14 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm Cracked In Tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 41,130 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect In Correct Colour Fitted (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm --165 60 14 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm Cracked In Tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 37,699 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,437 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,375 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking on tread surface

both rear tyres worn close to the limit and cracking/perishing on tread surfaces

Pass 4 Aug 2015 18,347 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,199 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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BV61 CZD is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV61 CZD, 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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BV61 CZD is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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