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BW11 MLF

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,483 mi
Last recorded81,483 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 MLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,483 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 78,553 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,330 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 67,221 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 54,959 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,091 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 33,584 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,112 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 22,745 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 22,745 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 19,924 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 19,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also heavy wear on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 15,917 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 11,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 9,389 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 7,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 7,216 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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BW11 MLF is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MLF, 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 MLF registered?

BW11 MLF is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is BW11 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW11 MLF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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