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AO61 NWC

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,612 mi
Last recorded28,612 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 NWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 28,612 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 28,612 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 27,330 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 24,024 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 24,012 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 21,085 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 15,989 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 11,865 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 9,117 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 9,107 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 9,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 8,967 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2016 6,710 miles

all tyres cracking in treads

Pass 21 Aug 2015 4,653 miles

All four tyres cracking/starting to perish

Fail 21 Aug 2015 4,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All four tyres cracking/starting to perish

Pass 8 Sep 2014 2,539 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 NWC is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWC, 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

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What year was AO61 NWC registered?

AO61 NWC is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is AO61 NWC safe to buy?

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