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AK11 KCV

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,814 mi
Last recorded30,814 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 KCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 30,814 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 28,920 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 27,063 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 25,026 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 23,162 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 21,840 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 21,839 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 20,752 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 18,441 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 16,540 miles

all 4 tyres peished

Pass 15 Feb 2017 14,740 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2016 12,986 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 11,696 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 10,480 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 KCV is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 KCV, 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

How do I check the history of AK11 KCV?

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What year was AK11 KCV registered?

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

Is AK11 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 KCV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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