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AJ11 SZW

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,637 mi
Last recorded104,637 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 SZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 104,637 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Front play in steering joints ( both side )

Fail 12 May 2024 104,632 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Front play in steering joints ( both side )

Pass 13 May 2023 101,461 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDE (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 99,105 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 90,056 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 90,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,088 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 71,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 57,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,744 miles

Battery went flat during mot

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 51,744 miles

Battery went flat during mot

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 40,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 165/60r14 75h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,412 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 27,119 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 21,881 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 21,879 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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AJ11 SZW is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ11 SZW, 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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AJ11 SZW is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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