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AO11 ZYL

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,091 mi
Last recorded55,091 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 ZYL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 55,091 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 53,419 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 53,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 50,504 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 47,976 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear end section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear end section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 46,069 miles

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))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 46,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 43,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 41,690 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,185 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 38,687 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 38,646 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 34,728 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 27,916 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 20,575 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 14,381 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 ZYL is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

AO11 ZYL is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2011.

Is AO11 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 ZYL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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