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AV11 XJB

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,676 mi
Last recorded102,676 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 XJB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 102,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 102,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 97,576 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 92,877 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 92,877 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 86,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 86,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 78,389 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 72,847 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,085 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 54,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,021 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Jun 2015 32,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,120 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 20,004 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XJB is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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