2011 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · GF11 BDO
2011 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 83,902 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF11 BDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 83,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF11 BDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Picanto (GF11 BDO) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Oil leaking excessively from engine possible oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
GF11 BDO Mileage History
- 29/04/202264,528 mi
- 22/07/202373,735 mi+9,207 mi
- 19/07/202479,492 mi+5,757 mi
- 31/07/202479,579 mi+87 mi
- 18/07/202583,902 mi+4,323 mi
Average of roughly 6,017 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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