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BW11 MKE

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,178 mi
Last recorded32,178 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 MKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 32,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 32,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3mm/wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 30,272 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 30,243 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 27,808 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 25,228 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 22,729 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 22,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 20,466 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 19,109 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 16,993 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 14,542 miles

Tyres cracking in areas

Pass 4 Apr 2017 12,542 miles

All tyres slight cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 10,064 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 7,482 miles

very slight deterioration (cracking) of all tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2014 6,027 miles

very slight tyre deterioration (cracking) on all tyres

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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BW11 MKE is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BW11 MKE, 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 BW11 MKE registered?

BW11 MKE is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2011.

Is BW11 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW11 MKE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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