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AO61 AVW

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,734 mi
Last recorded52,734 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 AVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,734 miles

HEADLMAP LENSES DETERIORATED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM REAR SILENCER ALONG SEAM

Pass 9 Jan 2025 57,309 miles

REAR SILENCER HAS SPLIT ALONG SEAM

Pass 13 Dec 2023 48,780 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

NSF TYRE WORN ON EDGES SLIGHTLY

NSR AND OSR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED ON BENDS,(WIRE BRUSHED AND GREASED)

OSF BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AROUND EDGES

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HAS SPLIT ALONG SEAM

Pass 12 Dec 2022 46,955 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer has small split along seam

Pass 7 Dec 2021 44,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advice (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Asymmetric tyre fitted the wrong way around. (Inside on the outside)

Fail 7 Dec 2021 44,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advice (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Asymmetric tyre fitted the wrong way around. (Inside on the outside)

Pass 2 Dec 2020 42,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 42,679 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 40,618 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 34,943 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 28,933 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 28,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,837 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,245 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 13,280 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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AO61 AVW is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO61 AVW, 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 AO61 AVW registered?

AO61 AVW is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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