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AJ11 TCZ

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,624 mi
Last recorded116,624 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 116,624 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes adjaecent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2026 116,611 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes adjaecent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2025 113,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 109,448 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2024 109,442 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 107,007 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 107,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,829 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 72,766 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,180 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 66,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 55,592 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 55,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 47,109 miles

Oil leak from engine sump ()

Pass 25 May 2017 44,065 miles

exhaust front mounting bracket corroded away

Fail 25 May 2017 44,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' itemes hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

exhaust front mounting bracket corroded away

Pass 31 May 2016 36,795 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,780 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 28,703 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stop lamps some times flash on

Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,298 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 20,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AJ11 TCZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 AJ11 TCZ, 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 AJ11 TCZ registered?

AJ11 TCZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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