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DE61 AMO

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,529 mi
Last recorded105,529 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 AMO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 105,529 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 100,272 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,349 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 95,349 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 89,492 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,149 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,196 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 78,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 74,991 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,495 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 60,108 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 60,106 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,717 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 52,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 42,750 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 42,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,425 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 29,425 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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DE61 AMO is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE61 AMO, 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 DE61 AMO registered?

DE61 AMO is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is DE61 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 AMO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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