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AP11 EBZ

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,586 mi
Last recorded89,586 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 EBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 89,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box delaminated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 89,586 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box delaminated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 81,943 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 81,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 75,090 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 75,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 70,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 65,678 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 60,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 56,589 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,413 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 43,363 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 34,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is also heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs lipped

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Jun 2015 23,322 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perished

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 23,322 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perished

Fail 20 Jun 2014 16,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 16,117 miles

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

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

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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AP11 EBZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP11 EBZ, 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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AP11 EBZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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