2011 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · PE11 DMU
2011 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 72,706 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PE11 DMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 72,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE11 DMU 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 (PE11 DMU) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
PE11 DMU Mileage History
- 03/04/202365,829 mi
- 04/04/202469,274 mi+3,445 mi
- 08/04/202469,276 mi+2 mi
- 23/04/202572,703 mi+3,427 mi
- 24/04/202572,706 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Front spring and top-mount failuresModerate
Corrosion and potholes crack front springs and wear top mounts, a common MOT issue on older UK Picantos that can leave the front end noisy and unsettled.
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