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A26 DMH

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,263 mi
Last recorded73,263 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 DMH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 70,977 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 59,074 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 2.28mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 39,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 35,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Jun 2020 35,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,664 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge 165/60/14

Pass 30 May 2018 30,209 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,381 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,920 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,826 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in tread pattern

nearside wiperblade smearing slightly

offside wiperblade split at end

Pass 21 Jun 2014 16,502 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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A26 DMH is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A26 DMH, 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 A26 DMH registered?

A26 DMH is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is A26 DMH safe to buy?

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