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AU61 UPH

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,158 mi
Last recorded71,158 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 UPH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 71,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 69,810 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 69,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 68,889 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 68,342 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Positive battery terminal has movement due to crack in clamp.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn and cracked on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,010 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 47,010 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear number plate lights (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 38,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 30,671 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 30,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UPH is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UPH, 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 AU61 UPH registered?

AU61 UPH is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is AU61 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 UPH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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