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AF61 YSH

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,960 mi
Last recorded33,960 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YSH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 33,960 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 32,965 miles

Nearside Front drive lamp inop

Pass 11 Oct 2023 31,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 29,581 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 27,937 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 27,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 25,833 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 23,974 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,839 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 20,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner tyre worn very heavy, tyre stepping on inner tread area, worn smoth

Offside Front inner tyre worn heavy, tyre stepping on inner tread area, worn smoth

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,126 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts in the side wall, no cords showing

front wiper split, still clearing screen.

unable to check rear mid seat belt, obstruction.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,457 miles

front wipers split on ends and smearing slightly

nearside front tyre on 2mm and sidewall damage

offside front tyre on 2mm and sidewall damage

offside rear tyre on 2mm on outer edge

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 YSH is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF61 YSH registered?

AF61 YSH is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is AF61 YSH safe to buy?

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