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AO61 LBJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,181 mi
Last recorded89,181 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 LBJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 89,181 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 88,255 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 88,255 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 87,319 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 87,319 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,662 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,713 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 80,713 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 77,478 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 77,478 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres splitting inner sidewalls and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn edges and splitting inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 71,602 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,394 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,745 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 56,745 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,739 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,751 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Nov 2014 35,967 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 35,956 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 LBJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

AO61 LBJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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