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AF54 SAS

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,906 mi
Last recorded99,906 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 SAS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 99,906 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 99,866 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 87,299 miles

Exhaust joint corroded centre to backbox

Nearside Front Lower arm bushes started to perish

Nearside Front Track rod end and Bottom ball joint boot damp with grease

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 77,529 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 77,582 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Washers Frozen

Pass 16 Jan 2023 75,244 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 74,991 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 74,987 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 74,305 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,957 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,626 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 60,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 52,269 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,028 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 44,028 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,440 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,988 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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AF54 SAS is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF54 SAS, 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 AF54 SAS registered?

AF54 SAS is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is AF54 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 SAS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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