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DE11 ZYJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,715 mi
Last recorded85,715 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 ZYJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 85,715 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 76,861 miles

Rear hand brake just met the limits

Pass 5 Jul 2024 59,768 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 44,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,279 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 33,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 32,411 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 28,268 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 23,096 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 23,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 21,130 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 19,256 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 19,256 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 16,453 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 13,495 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 10,039 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 ZYJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 DE11 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

DE11 ZYJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 June 2011.

Is DE11 ZYJ safe to buy?

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