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AU61 PUJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,293 mi
Last recorded80,293 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 PUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 80,293 miles

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

Offside Front brake showing signs of getting hot

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 77,747 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 77,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 73,178 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 70,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 70,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 65,811 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 65,810 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 62,004 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 62,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 61,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front drl not working

Pass 2 May 2019 53,105 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 43,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped unable to see brake pads (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped unable to see brake pads (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped unable to see brake pads (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped unable to see brake pads (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,675 miles

All four tyres have slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,217 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 24,216 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 13,576 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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AU61 PUJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc 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 AU61 PUJ, 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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AU61 PUJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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