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AY61 ZYA

2011 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,634 mi
Last recorded42,634 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 ZYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 42,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 39,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear pipe slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 35,291 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 35,291 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 31,147 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 30,036 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 28,960 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 26,742 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 22,625 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 18,335 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 14,025 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 8,433 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 6,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZYA is a 2011 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

AY61 ZYA is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AY61 ZYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 ZYA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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