2011 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · BL11 VJM
2011 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 54,230 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BL11 VJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 54,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BL11 VJM Mileage History
- 10/04/202450,030 mi
- 08/04/202552,206 mi+2,176 mi
- 14/04/202552,218 mi+12 mi
- 25/03/202654,227 mi+2,009 mi
- 31/03/202654,230 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL11 VJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Picanto (BL11 VJM) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broke (1.6 (e))”.
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