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AK61 OWB

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,044 mi
Last recorded82,044 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 OWB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 82,044 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,869 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 80,869 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 75,480 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 66,116 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 66,116 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,883 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,505 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 39,640 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Oct 2016 32,920 miles

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 19 Oct 2015 25,951 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,951 miles

passenger side wiper blade split

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 OWB is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OWB, 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

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What year was AK61 OWB registered?

AK61 OWB is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is AK61 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 OWB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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