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AY61 ZXS

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,752 mi
Last recorded84,752 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 ZXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 84,752 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 77,692 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 77,692 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both affect by brakes (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 70,791 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 70,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 64,171 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,222 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 57,206 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 57,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 49,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 47,397 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 43,400 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,258 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,571 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,837 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,037 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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AY61 ZXS is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

AY61 ZXS is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is AY61 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 ZXS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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