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AF11 ZKY

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,734 mi
Last recorded67,734 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 ZKY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 67,734 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 May 2026 67,734 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2025 65,556 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 May 2025 65,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2024 63,135 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 61,170 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 60,512 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 5,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 57,609 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre 3mm

sump pan corroding x leaking bad / o/s/r door lock slight sticking / wipers noise / corrosion on front discs / o/s/r spring corroding /

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 55,576 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,800 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 51,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 45,069 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,848 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 34,417 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,655 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 15,512 miles

both rear tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

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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AF11 ZKY is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF11 ZKY, 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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AF11 ZKY is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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