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AO61 CNJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,876 mi
Last recorded59,876 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 CNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 59,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 55,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 55,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 51,209 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 51,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 47,499 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers have small splits on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover slightly displaced and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 43,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged / Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to front to rear brake pipe at rear of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,653 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 34,582 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2019 32,005 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 27,312 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 22,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 18,181 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2016 18,181 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers empty (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 14,632 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 12,144 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,900 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 CNJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CNJ, 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 CNJ registered?

AO61 CNJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is AO61 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 CNJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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