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AK61 MGJ

2011 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,164 mi
Last recorded60,164 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 MGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 60,164 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 60,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 58,573 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 54,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 51,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 49,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,914 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,794 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 38,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 29,236 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 20,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 18,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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AK61 MGJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc 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 AK61 MGJ, 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 AK61 MGJ?

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What year was AK61 MGJ registered?

AK61 MGJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is AK61 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 MGJ 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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