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BP11 ERJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,350 mi
Last recorded54,350 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 ERJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 54,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 51,583 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Beam axle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 48,734 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 44,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 40,703 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 37,515 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 37,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,000 miles

Front Exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 37,000 miles

Front Exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 33,687 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 29,606 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,200 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test stored away ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,229 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 11,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BP11 ERJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP11 ERJ, 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 BP11 ERJ registered?

BP11 ERJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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