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AU11 VEM

2011 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,160 mi
Last recorded41,160 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VEM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2023 41,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad, hand brake light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear have a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front inner low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Sep 2022 38,868 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear have a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front has no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 36,412 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 33,897 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s front and n/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

front exh hanger corroded off but exhaust secure

Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,255 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 30,255 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 27,459 miles

Front exhaust bracket weld broken

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/spliting in tread

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 27,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front exhaust bracket weld broken

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/spliting in tread

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 24,733 miles

Front exhaust mountings missing

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

Rear tyres cracked and split in treads will need replacing soon

Fail 31 Mar 2017 24,733 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front exhaust mountings missing

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

Rear tyres cracked and split in treads will need replacing soon

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,815 miles

Front exhaust brackets broke of' exhaust secure

Rear tyres cracking splitting in treads

Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,198 miles

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,099 miles

n/s/f getting low

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 VEM is a 2011 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VEM, 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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AU11 VEM is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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