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AU61 UPK

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,645 mi
Last recorded60,645 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 UPK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 60,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Edge (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 57,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 55,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 55,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded. BORDERLINE PASS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side reater lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Parking brake low efficency

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 50,808 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 50,778 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 48,505 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,872 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 42,467 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 33,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 24,748 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 24,748 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside running light not working

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2016 21,208 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 17,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers starting to smear

Fail 19 Oct 2015 17,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers starting to smear

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 12,597 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 UPK is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red 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 AU61 UPK, 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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What year was AU61 UPK registered?

AU61 UPK is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AU61 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 UPK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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