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DE11 DFL

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,896 mi
Last recorded78,896 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 DFL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 75,327 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner, Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Oct 2022 67,621 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 63,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,791 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,736 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,731 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 53,731 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,774 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken off at weld

Fail 8 Mar 2017 51,774 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken off at weld

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,555 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,171 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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DE11 DFL is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE11 DFL, 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 DE11 DFL registered?

DE11 DFL is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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