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AO11 ZHG

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,378 mi
Last recorded70,378 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 ZHG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 70,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F wishbone rear bush is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F wishbone rear bush is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported O/S front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,804 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 67,769 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded End of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,074 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 60,829 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 58,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,625 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 54,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,227 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,318 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside windscreen wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZHG is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AO11 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?

AO11 ZHG is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2011.

Is AO11 ZHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 ZHG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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