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AY61 ZYD

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,241 mi
Last recorded34,241 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 ZYD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 34,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and the o/s/r are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 49,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 45,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn approx. 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 45,781 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn approx. 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 41,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 41,053 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 35,996 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,165 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 28,331 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 25,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 23,894 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 17,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 9,810 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 4,382 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 ZYD is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZYD, 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 ZYD registered?

AY61 ZYD is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is AY61 ZYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 ZYD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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