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BV61 YGO

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,002 mi
Last recorded34,002 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 YGO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 34,002 miles

screen wash only just sufficient

Pass 7 Sep 2024 32,441 miles

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

n/s screen wash poor

Pass 29 Aug 2023 31,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 29,639 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 27,738 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 25,649 miles

front brake pads appear low

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi becoming rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2019 23,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed items from mirror, drivers view must remain clear ()

offside day time running light inop

Pass 29 Aug 2018 20,576 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 17,779 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 14,651 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 11,066 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 9,390 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 YGO is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV61 YGO, 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 BV61 YGO?

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What year was BV61 YGO registered?

BV61 YGO is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is BV61 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 YGO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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