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AO61 UNV

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,264 mi
Last recorded83,264 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 UNV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 83,264 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 78,706 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 78,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 74,776 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 70,534 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on edge of tread

rear brake discs corroded

slight bind or both rear brakes

Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,639 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 64,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,340 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 55,741 miles

screen chipped

Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,004 miles

all tyre treads worn down to around 3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2017 44,499 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 24 Nov 2016 36,975 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 27,884 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 18,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2014 18,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UNV is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

AO61 UNV is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is AO61 UNV safe to buy?

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