2011 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · LD61 GYA
2011 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 72,526 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD61 GYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 72,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD61 GYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Picanto (LD61 GYA) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LD61 GYA Mileage History
- 19/03/202445,237 mi
- 14/07/202562,161 mi+16,924 mi
- 15/07/202562,161 mi
- 11/07/202672,526 mi+10,365 mi
- 13/07/202672,526 mi
Average of roughly 11,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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