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AF61 YSL

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,144 mi
Last recorded93,144 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YSL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 93,144 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all - front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 93,144 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all - front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 82,354 miles

Central Front Front exhaust flex pipe poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 82,353 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Unable to apply full handbrake operation 15% efficiency (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Front exhaust flex pipe poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 74,377 miles

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

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2023 74,367 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 67,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 67,072 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working .Unit damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 58,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working .Unit damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 52,763 miles

Nearside Front day light running light not working

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear large (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 52,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front day light running light not working

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear large (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 48,478 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp n/w and brocken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 48,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp n/w and brocken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 43,395 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 37,864 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 37,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 28,988 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front daytime running light broken/not working

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear caliper parking brake levers not returning fully

wipers deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2014 16,108 miles

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

N/S/F driving lamp damaged and bulb fallen inside due to damage.

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 YSL 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 57.1%.

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 YSL, 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 YSL is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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