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BN11 NYV

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,198 mi
Last recorded91,198 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 NYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 91,198 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 91,198 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 74,644 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 57,203 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 42,883 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))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,469 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 32,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,384 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 30,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,441 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 26 Feb 2018 29,441 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,085 miles

Front tyres worn on the edges

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,453 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,341 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,055 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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BN11 NYV is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN11 NYV, 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 BN11 NYV registered?

BN11 NYV is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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