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A3 TAO

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,799 mi
Last recorded27,799 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 27,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 26,671 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 25,788 miles

petrol smell from n/s/r

Pass 24 Oct 2022 24,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 20,094 miles

petrol smell from n/s/r

Pass 3 Nov 2020 19,268 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 18,734 miles

petrol smell n/s/r

Pass 31 Oct 2018 17,818 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 16,068 miles

Front wipers smear screen but do clear eventually

Offside Rear badly perished and split but not exposing cords

Fail 30 Oct 2017 16,053 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wipers smear screen but do clear eventually

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear badly perished and split but not exposing cords

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 14,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 14,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel tank leaking hose to tank (7.2.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 13,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 11,377 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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A3 TAO is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A3 TAO, 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 A3 TAO registered?

A3 TAO is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is A3 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 TAO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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