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DA61 ZGL

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,857 mi
Last recorded69,857 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 ZGL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 69,857 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 69,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2025 68,843 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 67,590 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 67,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 66,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 65,319 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,242 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,386 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,965 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,655 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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DA61 ZGL is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc 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 DA61 ZGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA61 ZGL registered?

DA61 ZGL is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is DA61 ZGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 ZGL 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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