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A8 ERB

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,565 mi
Last recorded29,565 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 ERB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 29,565 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 29,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 28,556 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 27,938 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 27,194 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 26,541 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 25,975 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 25,223 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 25,223 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 24,254 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 23,414 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 22,391 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,406 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 20,394 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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A8 ERB is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A8 ERB, 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

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What year was A8 ERB registered?

A8 ERB is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is A8 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 ERB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A8 ERB have outstanding finance?

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