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BN11 UET

2011 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,827 mi
Last recorded99,827 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 UET
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 99,827 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))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 99,827 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 93,814 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 87,686 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 87,686 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 81,670 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 81,670 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 75,533 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 75,533 miles

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

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 21 Jan 2021 69,285 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 63,899 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 56,757 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 49,263 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 49,257 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE NOT WORKING UNTIL LAST CLICK

Pass 2 Feb 2017 44,180 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,805 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 37,803 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,930 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,729 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 UET is a 2011 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UET, 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 UET registered?

BN11 UET is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is BN11 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 UET shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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