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AV11 MHU

2011 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,727 mi
Last recorded75,727 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 MHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 75,727 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 75,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 70,821 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 67,945 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 67,944 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 67,823 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 64,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 64,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 56,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,991 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 49,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 45,316 miles

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

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2019 45,316 miles

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

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

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,357 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,929 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,258 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 31,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,352 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,160 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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AV11 MHU is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV11 MHU, 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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AV11 MHU is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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