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AO11 BWF

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,194 mi
Last recorded96,194 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 BWF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 96,194 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 91,052 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 86,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 80,942 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 80,942 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 78,584 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 78,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 70,201 miles

Fluid leak engine area

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 60,902 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,140 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,427 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,251 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 23,385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,044 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2014 15,215 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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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AO11 BWF 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 AO11 BWF, 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 AO11 BWF registered?

AO11 BWF is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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