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AO11 RZX

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,874 mi
Last recorded74,874 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 RZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 74,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 73,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 65,731 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 65,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge and starting to crack between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 58,006 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,197 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 53,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,493 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 48,493 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 41,944 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 41,944 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wiper smearing

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 32,980 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

front tyres showing inner edge wear 165/60/14h

rear tyres starting to perish

unable to see condition of front pads

Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,406 miles

The Hand Brake Is getting stiff.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 21,406 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

The Hand Brake Is getting stiff.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,104 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 17,814 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 9,906 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 RZX is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 RZX, 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 RZX registered?

AO11 RZX is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 May 2011.

Is AO11 RZX safe to buy?

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