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AY61 WBW

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,962 mi
Last recorded118,962 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 WBW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 118,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 111,656 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 101,984 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 92,124 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 92,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 82,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,133 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 64,059 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 57,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear discs slight rust on edge

Pass 24 Jul 2018 49,670 miles

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,609 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,011 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 14,635 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 14,623 miles

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

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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AY61 WBW is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AY61 WBW, 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 AY61 WBW registered?

AY61 WBW is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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