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BL11 OJJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,897 mi
Last recorded95,897 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 OJJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 95,897 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre edges worn

Fuel tank heat shield corroded

Handbrake travel

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Passenger Airbag switched off

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

Rear Wiper torn

Fail 24 Jan 2024 95,825 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre edges worn

Fuel tank heat shield corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Passenger Airbag switched off

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

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 88,046 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VERY HEAVALY GREASED not able to check (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VERY HEAVALY GREASED not able to check (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 83,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,590 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake performance just met requirement

Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,071 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 58,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,570 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 51,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,170 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 13 Jul 2016 35,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,756 miles

all tyres cracked across tread

Pass 16 Jul 2014 14,221 miles

all tyres cracking in treads

both nfront tyres wearing on edges

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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BL11 OJJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL11 OJJ, 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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BL11 OJJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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