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A25 FRD

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,786 mi
Last recorded51,786 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 FRD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 51,786 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 51,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 34,844 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 34,214 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 34,201 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 34,188 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 33,902 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 33,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,384 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 33,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 33,104 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 31,450 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre edge worn

Pass 5 Jun 2018 28,497 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 28,497 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 25,535 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 22,099 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,029 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 15,280 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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A25 FRD is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A25 FRD, 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 A25 FRD registered?

A25 FRD is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2011.

Is A25 FRD safe to buy?

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