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AO11 AKF

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,806 mi
Last recorded37,806 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 AKF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 37,806 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 35,870 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 33,802 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 33,802 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 32,191 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 32,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 30,783 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,564 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 29,564 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 28,690 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 28,690 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 26,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 24,154 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres have age related cracking to side walls

Fail 12 Feb 2018 24,154 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s and n/s rear tyres have age related cracking to side walls

Pass 14 Feb 2017 20,945 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres have age related cracking to sidewalls.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 18,078 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 15,504 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,487 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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AO11 AKF is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO11 AKF, 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 AO11 AKF registered?

AO11 AKF is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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