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A5 VAF

2011 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,951 mi
Last recorded69,951 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VAF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 69,951 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 68,880 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HAND BRAKE REQ SERVICE CALIPER LINKAGES DRY RUSTY (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 67,438 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 65,779 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 27 Apr 2022 64,120 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges and close to 2mm wear bands o/s and n/s

Rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 27 Apr 2022 64,120 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges and close to 2mm wear bands o/s and n/s

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 61,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 56,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 56,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 53,694 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 53,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 50,494 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 46,450 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 42,518 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 42,518 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,766 miles

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

mirror hanger removed before test

rear brakes binding slightly

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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A5 VAF is a 2011 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A5 VAF, 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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A5 VAF is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2011.

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