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AX11 FHF

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,589 mi
Last recorded109,589 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 FHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 109,589 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 109,502 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 100,573 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 100,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 94,526 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 93,863 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 93,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 91,770 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 89,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 84,867 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes pitted & scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,362 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front outer bottom ball joint has some free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,666 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 74,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 74,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 71,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,019 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,721 miles

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

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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AX11 FHF is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AX11 FHF, 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 AX11 FHF registered?

AX11 FHF is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 August 2011.

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