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BN11 OAO

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,343 mi
Last recorded78,343 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 OAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 78,343 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 78,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 68,615 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 68,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 58,781 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,854 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 50,854 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 42,590 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 39,177 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 39,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 31,408 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 31,408 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,309 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 11,082 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 OAO is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN11 OAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN11 OAO?

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What year was BN11 OAO registered?

BN11 OAO is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is BN11 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 OAO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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