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AO61 GFY

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,350 mi
Last recorded32,350 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 GFY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 32,350 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 30,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 29,191 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 29,191 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 27,425 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 27,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 25,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 24,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,367 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 19,332 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 16,388 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 16,388 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 12,732 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 9,376 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack but not exposing cords

Pass 9 Oct 2014 6,981 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 GFY 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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

AO61 GFY is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AO61 GFY safe to buy?

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