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AK61 ZHX

2011 Kia Picanto

Beige Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,547 mi
Last recorded82,547 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ZHX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 82,547 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage [kerb] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 78,657 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 75,342 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 75,342 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 68,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 59,586 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 59,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 52,659 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 52,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 47,037 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 39,729 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,660 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,060 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,375 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 31,315 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 26,029 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 26,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 ZHX is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Beige with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX registered?

AK61 ZHX is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is AK61 ZHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 ZHX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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