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AU11 VEH

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,118 mi
Last recorded87,118 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VEH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 87,118 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 87,114 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,596 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,736 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 83,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,685 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyre valves perished

Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,987 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,900 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 61,452 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,448 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 52,448 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,718 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,680 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AU11 VEH is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AU11 VEH, 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 AU11 VEH registered?

AU11 VEH is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is AU11 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 VEH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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