2011 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · AJ60 EFA
2011 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 114,512 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AJ60 EFA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 114,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ60 EFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Picanto (AJ60 EFA) between October 2013 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
AJ60 EFA Mileage History
- 21/10/201317,872 mi
- 29/09/201419,897 mi+2,025 mi
- 24/09/201522,927 mi+3,030 mi
- 14/10/201626,441 mi+3,514 mi
- 25/09/201728,323 mi+1,882 mi
- 19/10/201839,477 mi+11,154 mi
- 19/10/201839,477 mi
- 15/10/201955,583 mi+16,106 mi
- 15/10/201955,583 mi
- 19/10/202062,912 mi+7,329 mi
- 19/10/202167,462 mi+4,550 mi
- 20/10/202167,462 mi
- 19/10/202274,932 mi+7,470 mi
- 25/10/202274,932 mi
- 11/01/202479,961 mi+5,029 mi
- 12/01/202479,961 mi
- 28/01/2025106,154 mi+26,193 mi
- 27/01/2026114,512 mi+8,358 mi
Average of roughly 7,877 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Corrosion and potholes crack front springs and wear top mounts, a common MOT issue on older UK Picantos that can leave the front end noisy and unsettled.
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