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AK11 XLE

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,148 mi
Last recorded86,148 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 XLE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 86,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases last clamp down has signs of exhaust gasses build up (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 80,455 miles

Exhaust bracket is broken, however the system is still secure

Pass 29 Feb 2024 74,431 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 69,159 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,421 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 67,418 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 66,729 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14H (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper split O/E

Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,767 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn slightly unevenly on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn slightly unevenly on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

possible rear inner brake pads low

Fail 28 Oct 2020 64,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn slightly unevenly on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn slightly unevenly on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

possible rear inner brake pads low

Pass 11 May 2019 58,789 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,314 miles

Offside Rear brake possibly starting to bind

Fail 30 Apr 2018 52,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake possibly starting to bind

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 45,406 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 2 May 2017 45,406 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 May 2016 37,205 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 37,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 May 2015 29,312 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front passenger air-bag switched off

Pass 5 May 2015 29,312 miles

front passenger air-bag switched off

Fail 6 May 2014 21,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

Pass 6 May 2014 21,497 miles

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

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 XLE is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XLE, 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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AK11 XLE is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 May 2011.

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