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BN11 NZJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,763 mi
Last recorded64,763 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 NZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 64,763 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 64,746 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 62,944 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 62,934 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 60,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 58,928 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 58,928 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 52,486 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,491 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,009 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,630 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 21,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,296 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 15,296 miles

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

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

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)

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 NZJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

BN11 NZJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is BN11 NZJ safe to buy?

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