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AK11 XLU

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,849 mi
Last recorded31,849 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 XLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 31,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear registration plate loose

Upper front suspension mountings creaks on turns

washer jets out of adjustment

Fail 26 Jun 2025 31,849 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear registration plate loose

Upper front suspension mountings creaks on turns

washer jets out of adjustment

Pass 8 Jul 2024

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2024

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 23,381 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 20,575 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 15,901 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 15,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 13,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 9,499 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 1,795 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 21,194 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 18,345 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 18,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,315 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 15,620 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 15,620 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XLU is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

AK11 XLU is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is AK11 XLU safe to buy?

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