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AO61 NSU

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,177 mi
Last recorded47,177 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 47,177 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 45,572 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 35,139 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 18,460 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 18,447 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 18,151 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 17,852 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 17,849 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 16,558 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 14,417 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2017 12,457 miles

all tyres cracking / perished

Pass 18 Jul 2016 10,226 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 6,665 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 6,527 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 NSU is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO61 NSU?

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What year was AO61 NSU registered?

AO61 NSU is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is AO61 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 NSU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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