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DE11 DFP

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,486 mi
Last recorded84,486 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 DFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 84,486 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,561 miles

Rear minor cracks rear tyres

Fail 3 Feb 2024 78,559 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))

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

Rear minor cracks rear tyres

Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,337 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise brake inspection (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 73,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,307 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 68,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 64,066 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,323 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,088 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 57,088 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 52,914 miles

Engine oil sump is corroded

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 52,914 miles

Engine oil sump is corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 47,132 miles

Oil sump corrded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,585 miles

Offside Rear Has a nail in center of tyre

sump is slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 37,495 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 DFP is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE11 DFP, 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 DFP registered?

DE11 DFP is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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