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A2 HDW

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,084 mi
Last recorded31,084 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 HDW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 31,084 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 30,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 30,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 27,317 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 25,921 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,696 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 23,570 miles

o/s/r tyre perished / cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2019 22,159 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 20,308 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 18,382 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,448 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 14,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2014 12,605 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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A2 HDW 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 A2 HDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 HDW registered?

A2 HDW is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is A2 HDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 HDW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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