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BW11 MKL

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,622 mi
Last recorded89,622 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 MKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 89,622 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 89,549 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, Wiper blade defective

Pass 4 Feb 2025 85,535 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 85,535 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,175 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 76,678 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 76,678 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 74,444 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 67,149 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,424 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,741 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 56,741 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,490 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,046 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 27,781 miles

Front wipers smeer slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2015 19,263 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 15,979 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 15,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear tyres slight cracking on tread surfaces

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 MKL is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BW11 MKL, 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 MKL registered?

BW11 MKL is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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