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BL11 VJM

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,230 mi
Last recorded54,230 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 VJM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 54,230 miles

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

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

cannot clearly see front brake pads

cannot clearly see rear brake pads

Fail 25 Mar 2026 54,227 miles

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

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

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

cannot clearly see front brake pads

cannot clearly see rear brake pads

Pass 14 Apr 2025 52,218 miles

Front Unable to see front brake pads clearly

Nearside Rear handbrake Low effort on test

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box hitting osr spring

Fail 8 Apr 2025 52,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broke (1.6 (e))

Front Unable to see front brake pads clearly

Nearside Rear handbrake Low effort on test

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box hitting osr spring

Pass 10 Apr 2024 50,030 miles

cannot clearly see front brake pads

cannot clearly see rear brake pads

Fail 8 Apr 2024 50,021 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

cannot clearly see front brake pads

cannot clearly see rear brake pads

Pass 29 Mar 2023 47,966 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 47,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 45,227 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 45,111 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 42,345 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 39,715 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,382 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2018 32,931 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,381 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,180 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,670 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,642 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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BL11 VJM is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL11 VJM, 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 VJM is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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