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A3 ULV

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,097 mi
Last recorded52,097 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 ULV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 52,097 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 50,633 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 48,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 45,060 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 42,338 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 37,583 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 37,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,526 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,903 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,265 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 20,531 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ULV is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 A3 ULV, 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 A3 ULV registered?

A3 ULV is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is A3 ULV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 ULV 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.

Does A3 ULV have outstanding finance?

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