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AJ11 XXY

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,198 mi
Last recorded28,198 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 XXY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 28,198 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 28,037 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 27,818 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 27,487 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 27,487 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 27,118 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 26,510 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 26,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 24,690 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 24,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 22,851 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,433 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 20,433 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 17,414 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 17,402 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,698 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 11,825 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 11,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.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 XXY is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

AJ11 XXY is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is AJ11 XXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ11 XXY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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