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AK11 FKJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,905 mi
Last recorded79,905 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 FKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,905 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 71,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 64,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,418 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,421 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 58,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,984 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 57,984 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,228 miles

front tyres worn on edges slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,813 miles

center exhaust bracket corroded and snapped

Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,103 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,160 miles

n/s/f wiper blade just sevicable

Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,723 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 17,861 miles

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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AK11 FKJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK11 FKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK11 FKJ registered?

AK11 FKJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is AK11 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 FKJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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