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BN11 XUS

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,581 mi
Last recorded48,581 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 XUS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 48,581 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 48,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 47,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge also heavily perished - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 44,577 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 41,510 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 41,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 38,286 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,455 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 37,343 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,952 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 36,423 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 36,423 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,742 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,971 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,898 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear 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 XUS is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XUS, 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

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What year was BN11 XUS registered?

BN11 XUS is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is BN11 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 XUS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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