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B3 ELN

2011 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 ELN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 84,938 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 75,284 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 75,284 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 64,810 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 60,335 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 30,558 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 24,073 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 24,073 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 23,830 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 20,418 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 19,997 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,028 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 11,318 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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B3 ELN is a 2011 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B3 ELN, 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 B3 ELN registered?

B3 ELN is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is B3 ELN safe to buy?

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