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AF61 UKJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,320 mi
Last recorded93,320 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 UKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 93,320 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 89,227 miles

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

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

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

Rear Boot lid button insecure

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 89,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Boot lid button insecure

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,984 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 85,952 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 77,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front washer defective but sufficient

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 77,683 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake pedal pulse (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

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

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

hand brake near side rear 100 not locked off side rear 60 not locked

Fail 22 Jul 2023 77,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 72,574 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 72,574 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 64,407 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 64,407 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,994 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 56,994 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split/worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,336 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front bumper slightly damaged.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,338 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,859 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 41,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,547 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adsult seat belt

Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,682 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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AF61 UKJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UKJ, 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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AF61 UKJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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