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AO61 AWG

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,099 mi
Last recorded104,099 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 AWG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 104,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 96,754 miles

Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 90,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in the outer wall on its limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 90,053 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in the outer wall on its limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 82,676 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 12 May 2023 82,674 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,659 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn HEAVILY on the SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 57,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 57,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,863 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 33,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 11,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 11,257 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 8,528 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 5,565 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 3,275 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 1,387 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 AWG is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AWG, 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 AWG registered?

AO61 AWG is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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