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AK11 KDF

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,786 mi
Last recorded72,786 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 KDF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 72,786 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 72,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 70,774 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 70,774 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,604 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 68,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 66,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner shoulder and perishing throughout ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,159 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,140 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 65,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 64,664 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 64,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,366 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 62,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,998 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,757 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 41,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 22,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AK11 KDF is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc 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 AK11 KDF, 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 AK11 KDF registered?

AK11 KDF is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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