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AJ61 AHC

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,743 mi
Last recorded57,743 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 AHC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 57,743 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on shoulder

Nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2025 51,729 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 51,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 46,251 miles

Offside front wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2023 39,789 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 34,180 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 34,180 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 29,834 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 24,941 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 21,972 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 20,615 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 20,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 18,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and started to corrode (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 14,656 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 11,567 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

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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AJ61 AHC is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 AHC, 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 AJ61 AHC registered?

AJ61 AHC is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is AJ61 AHC safe to buy?

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