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BN11 OAU

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,799 mi
Last recorded109,799 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 OAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 109,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 108,261 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 108,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 104,838 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,948 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 102,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,668 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn bald

Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,002 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,951 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,663 miles

Nearside 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 OAU is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU?

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What year was BN11 OAU registered?

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

Is BN11 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 OAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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