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AF61 NEJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,418 mi
Last recorded84,418 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 NEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 84,418 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 84,418 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,407 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,942 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))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,430 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 70,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,328 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,975 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 54,471 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 54,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,387 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 45,308 miles

Nearside Front accident damage slight movement in headlamp fixings

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine noise

Fail 27 Aug 2018 45,308 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front accident damage slight movement in headlamp fixings

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine noise

Pass 26 Aug 2017 39,029 miles

Rear seats full unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 23 Aug 2017 39,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear seats full unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,754 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,898 miles

Nearside Front 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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AF61 NEJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 AF61 NEJ, 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 AF61 NEJ registered?

AF61 NEJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is AF61 NEJ safe to buy?

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