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AK61 EXB

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,816 mi
Last recorded64,816 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 EXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 64,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 64,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 60,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 60,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 56,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 52,627 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 48,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all inner approx 3mm remove wheels to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wear 2.5mm

Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,417 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald edges

Offside Front tyre minor wear inner edge

tiny stone chip offside lower of windscreen

Fail 24 Sep 2019 38,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald edges

Offside Front tyre minor wear inner edge

tiny stone chip offside lower of windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner of windscreen has stonechip to the glass,not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 23,290 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,884 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 13,301 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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AK61 EXB is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK61 EXB, 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 AK61 EXB registered?

AK61 EXB is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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