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AK61 XJH

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,190 mi
Last recorded49,190 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 XJH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 49,190 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 49,190 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 41,398 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 41,398 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 37,075 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 37,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 34,267 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 34,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 32,237 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 29,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 26,891 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 26,891 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 22,050 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 20,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2016 18,042 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 14,497 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 10,852 miles

front tyres starting to crack

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 XJH is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AK61 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

AK61 XJH is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is AK61 XJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 XJH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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